M&A Deal Summary

American Eagle Acquires Tailgate Clothing

On November 3, 2015, American Eagle acquired apparel/textiles company Tailgate Clothing for 11M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is American Eagle’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is American Eagle’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is American Eagle’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is American Eagle’s 1st transaction in Iowa.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-11-03
Target Tailgate Clothing
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) American Eagle
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 11M USD

Target

Tailgate Clothing

Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Tailgate Clothing Co. owns and operates Tailgate a vintage sports-inspired apparel brand with a college town store concept and Todd Snyder New York is a premium menswear brand.

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Buyer

American Eagle

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees10,300
Revenue 52.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
American Eagle storefront in the Miller Hill Mall of Duluth, Minnesota.
American Eagle storefront in the Miller Hill Mall of Duluth, Minnesota.

American Eagle is a provider of on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie brands. American Eagle was incorporated in 1977 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2015) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
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