M&A Deal Summary

Galaxy Universal Acquires Apex Global Brands

On February 16, 2021, Galaxy Universal acquired retailer Apex Global Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Galaxy Universal’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Galaxy Universal’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Galaxy Universal’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-02-16
Target Apex Global Brands
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Galaxy Universal
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Houlihan Lokey (Financial)
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC (Legal)

Target

Apex Global Brands

Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Apex Global Brands is a specialty retailer of fashion and lifestyle brand stores. Apex Global Brands' portfolio spans multiple consumer product categories and retail tiers around the world & includes Hi-Tec, Magnum, 50 Peaks, Interceptor, Cherokee, Tony Hawk, Point Cove, Carole Little, Everyday California & Sideout. Apex Global Brands was founded in 1988 and is based in Sherman Oaks, California.

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Buyer

Galaxy Universal

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Galaxy Universal is a vertically integrated brand owner, brand manager, and sourcing company in the global outdoor and athletic industry. Galaxy Universal is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-29 Sequential Brands Group - Active Brands

New York, New York, United States

Sequential Brands Active Brands includes And1, Avia, Gaiam, and SPRI brands will create efficiencies to deliver high-quality athletic, work, and outdoor products at the best possible value to its customers.

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