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Generac Acquires Quiksilver - Apparel Brands

On January 13, 2014, Generac acquired apparel/textiles company Quiksilver - Apparel Brands from Quiksilver for 19M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Generac’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Generac’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-01-13
Target Quiksilver - Apparel Brands
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Generac
Sellers(s) Quiksilver
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 19M USD

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Quiksilver - Apparel Brands

Huntington Beach, California, United States
Quiksilver, Inc. - Apparel Brands includes Tony Hawk® and Hawk® signature apparel brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Generac

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Machinery
Employees8,315
Revenue 4.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Generac designs and manufactures a range of generators and other engine-powered products. Generac was established in 1959 and is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 25
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 5
State: California M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 4 of 15
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-07 Baldor Generators

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Baldor Generators offers a complete line of portable, mobile, standby and prime power generators ranging from 3kW to 2.5MW throughout North America.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-01 Mac

United States

Mac, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of portable industrial flameless, indirect-fired and hydronic (glycol) surface heaters for oil & gas, industrial, construction and specialty applications.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Quiksilver

Huntington Beach, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees6,100
Revenue 1.6B USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Quiksilver designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The company apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who connect with its boardriding culture and heritage. Quiksilver was founded in 1969 and is based in Huntington Beach, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-03-09 DC Shoes

Huntington Beach, California, United States

DC Shoes, Inc. specializes in footwear for action sports, including skateboarding and snowboarding.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-05 Billabong International

Burleigh Heads, Australia

Billabong International Ltd. is a wholesaler and retailer of hard and soft goods in the board sports sector. Billabong International was founded in 1973 and is based in Burleigh Heads, Australia.

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