Add-on Acquisition • Apparel/Textiles

Columbia Acquires prAna Living

On April 30, 2014, Columbia acquired apparel/textiles company prAna Living from Steelpoint Capital Partners for 190M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Columbia’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Columbia’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Columbia’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Columbia’s 1st transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 30, 2014
Target prAna Living
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Columbia
Sellers(s) Steelpoint Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 190M USD
Advisor(s) Baird (Financial)

Target Company

prAna Living

Carlsbad, California, United States
prAna is an authentic, active lifestyle brand focused on designing and marketing innovative apparel and accessories with “purpose” for a broad audience of men and women.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Columbia

Portland, Oregon, United States

Category Company
Founded 1938
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees10,070
Revenue 3.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Columbia is a producer of active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment. Columbia products are sold in more than 100 countries and have earned an international reputation for innovation, quality and performance. Columbia was incorporated in 1938 and is based in Portland, Oregon.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: California 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2014 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

DESCRIPTION

Steelpoint Capital Partners was a private investment firm focused on investing in emerging consumer companies. Steelpoint is an active investor and pursues opportunities where it can provide guidance and expertise. Specific areas of interest include apparel, sporting goods, nutrition, and recreation. Steelpoint Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in Carlsbad, California.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 11 of 18
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 8 of 12
State: California 7 of 12
Country: United States 10 of 17
Year: 2014 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
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