M&A Deal Summary

Authentic Brands Group and Sparc Acquire Eddie Bauer

On May 7, 2021, Authentic Brands Group and Sparc acquired retailer Eddie Bauer from Golden Gate Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 3rd and Sparc’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 20th and Sparc’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 1st and Sparc’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-05-07
Target Eddie Bauer
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Authentic Brands Group
Sparc
Sellers(s) Golden Gate Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Eddie Bauer

Groveport, Ohio, United States
Eddie Bauer office in suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
Eddie Bauer office in suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
Eddie Bauer is a specialty retailer that sells outerwear, apparel and accessories for the active outdoor lifestyle. The Eddie Bauer brand is a nationally recognized brand that stands for high quality, innovation, style and customer service. Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920 and is based in Groveport, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Authentic Brands Group

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Authentic Brands Group is a brand development company which owns a major global portfolio of iconic fashion, sports and entertainment brands. ABG's mission is to acquire, manage and build long-term value of consumer brands through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. Authentic Brands Group is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 29
Sector (Retail) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 11
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 24
Year (2021) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-14 Lucky Brand

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lucky Brand is a fashion designer and manufacturer of premium denim in North America. Vintage-inspired jeans, broken-in graphic tees, classic leather motorcycle jackets, and bohemian styles all capture the laidback vibes and authenticity of Lucky. Lucky currently has over 230 locations in North America and is sold in select department stores and independent boutique retail locations. The company also interacts with customers and offers its products through its own direct-to-consumer website. Lucky Brand was formed in 1990 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Buy $140M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-23 PVH - Heritage Brands Business

New York, New York, United States

PVH Corp.'s Heritage Brands Business includes Izod, Van Heusen, and Arrow brands that are trusted style authorities known for their premium lifestyle offerings, which include sportswear, dress furnishings, denim, footwear, accessories, fragrance, home, and many other categories. Each brand infuses its unique DNA and legacy of elegance into products that represent best-in-class quality and style offered at an exceptional value.

Buy $220M
Buyer

Sparc

Lyndhurst, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Sparc designs, sources, manufactures, distributes, and markets apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids. A full-service retail operator, it delivers product and commerce innovation through a multi-brand platform that supports 4,280-plus retail doors and shop-in-shops, robust e-commerce, and leading wholesale accounts in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. SPARC is based in Lyndhurst, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Golden Gate Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 75 of 84
Sector (Retail) 11 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 34 of 39
State (Ohio) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 68 of 76
Year (2021) 3 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-15 Stonehill Environmental Partners

Midland, Texas, United States

Stonehill Environmental Partners is an energy infrastructure company focused on designing, building, owning, and operating fixed water pipelines, recycling, and disposal assets. Stonehill also focuses on monetizing existing E&P-owned water infrastructure assets so E&P companies can re-deploy capital to core drilling and completion activities. Stonehill Environmental Partners is based in Midland, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-14 Vector Solutions

Tampa, Florida, United States

Vector Solutions is a provider of SaaS-based compliance and safety-focused eLearning and performance optimization solutions serving three end-markets: Public Sector, Education, and Commercial. Vector’s solutions are underpinned by the company’s library of proprietary content (over 7,500 courses with over 30,000 associated accreditations) which is delivered through a SaaS-based software platform to address customers’ mission critical compliance, safety, and regulatory needs. Vector Solutions was founded in 1999 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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