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Calligaris Acquires Fatboy the Original

On August 6, 2021, Calligaris acquired consumer products company Fatboy the Original from Vendis Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Calligaris’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Calligaris’ 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-08-06
Target Fatboy the Original
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Calligaris
Sellers(s) Vendis Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Fatboy the Original

s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Fatboy the Original is a developer and marketer of iconic products such as its signature bean bag, an innovative lighting range and the recently launched Lamzac. Fatboy the Original was founded in 2004 and is based in s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

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Buyer

Calligaris

Manzano, Italy
Category Company
Founded 1923
Sector Furniture
DESCRIPTION

Calligaris is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of contemporary furniture. Calligaris catalog includes tables, chairs, sofas, tableware, and lightings, made of wood, metal, and plastic. Calligaris was founded in 1923 and is based in Manzano, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vendis Capital

Diegem, Belgium

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Vendis Capital is an independent, Western European private equity firm focused on opportunities in the consumer sector. Vendis invests in branded consumer companies including retail, food, consumer goods, and consumer services. The Firm will consider majority and minority positions and generally seeks to commit €5 to €25 million in companies generating up to €120 million in revenue. Funds are generally used to support internal growth, acquisitions, full or partial liquidity to stakeholders, management buyouts, and corporate divestitures. Vendis Capital was formed in 2009 and is based in Brussels.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 11
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 4 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 5
Country: Netherlands M&A 4 of 5
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-03 ECOstyle

Oosterwolde, Netherlands

ECOstyle is a developer and marketer of ecologically responsible products mainly for garden care, as well as animal care and livestock. ECOstyle offers naturally-based alternatives to chemical-based products. ECOstyle was founded in 1967 and is based in Oosterwolde, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-11 Pink Gellac

Hilversum, Netherlands

Pink Gellac is a digital native and direct-to-consumer premium nail polish brand with a distinctive colour offering. The companye delivers considerable growth both in the Benelux and internationally. Pink Gellac was founded in 2013 and is based in Hilversum, Netherlands.

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