M&A Deal Summary

Global Icons Acquires Fred Segal

On March 27, 2019, Global Icons acquired retailer Fred Segal from Sandow

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Global Icons’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Global Icons’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Global Icons’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-03-27
Target Fred Segal
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Global Icons
Sellers(s) Sandow
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Fred Segal

Los Angeles, California, United States
Fred Segal is a specialty retailer that offers an effortless, lifestyle experience inspired by the free-spirited style of Los Angeles, Fred Segal has discovered and launched some of the most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands throughout the decades.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Global Icons

Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Marketing
DESCRIPTION

Global Icons LLC is the largest independently owned agency with offices around the world, specializing in the development and extension of corporate brands and trademarks. Global Icons LLC has attracted world-class clients by consistently developing new and unique product categories through licensing. Global Icons provides strategic collaborations connecting premier brands to manufacturers and providing licensing acquisition services for companies seeking brands to achieve strategic initiatives.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sandow

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Sandow develops multi-channel vertically integrated luxury brands. The Company’s foundation is built on identifying markets, creating indispensable resources and building influential consumer publications and online properties. Sandow's flagships include the powerhouse beauty brand NewBeauty magazine, which encompasses print, online and retail operations, and Luxe, the nations largest network of luxury home magazines. With 175 employees in 10 states, Sandow Media produces over 60 publications annually, and has over half a million visitors per month to the Company’s online properties.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-03 Fred Segal

Los Angeles, California, United States

Fred Segal is a specialty retailer that offers an effortless, lifestyle experience inspired by the free-spirited style of Los Angeles, Fred Segal has discovered and launched some of the most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands throughout the decades.

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