M&A Deal Summary

GSM Outdoors Acquires Dobyns Rods

On May 23, 2024, GSM Outdoors acquired consumer products company Dobyns Rods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GSM Outdoors’ 12th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is GSM Outdoors’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is GSM Outdoors’ 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-05-23
Target Dobyns Rods
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) GSM Outdoors
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dobyns Rods

Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States
Dobyns Rods offers a full line of rods for every type of freshwater angler. Dobyns Rods was formed in 2009 and is based in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

GSM Outdoors

Irving, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

GSM Outdoors specializes in developing and marketing innovative products for the hunting, sport shooting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast market. GSM owns 20+ industry-leading brands including stealth cam, walker’s, muddy outdoors, birchwood casey, hawk, cyclops, western rivers, american hunter, HME, and SME among others. GSM’s strong focus on innovation, product development, rigorous quality control, and customer support has earned it a reputation for delivering top quality outdoor gear backed by industry-leading customer service. GSM Outdoors was founded in 1999 and is based in Irving, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 12
Sector (Consumer Products) 12 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 8
State (Texas) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 12
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-07 Cuda

Shelton, Connecticut, United States

Cuda provides fishing products that are built for the ultimate in fresh and saltwater fishing.

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