Divestiture • Apparel/Textiles

Hot Topic Acquires Her Universe

On October 28, 2016, Hot Topic acquired apparel/textiles company Her Universe from The Araca Group

Acquisition Context
  • This is Hot Topic’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Hot Topic’s 1st transaction in the United States.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 28, 2016
Target Her Universe
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Hot Topic
Sellers(s) The Araca Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Her Universe

United States
Her Universe is a brand specializing in fashion and accessories for female science fiction and fantasy fans.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Hot Topic

City of Industry, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

Hot Topic is a mall and web based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic concept. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture-licensed and music/pop culture-influenced apparel, accessories, and music and gift items for young men and women. Hot Topic was founded in 1988 and is based in City of Industry, California.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2016 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

The Araca Group

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Media
Employees250
DESCRIPTION

The Araca Group LLC is a theatrical production and brand management company. The Araca Group LLC was established in 1997 and is headquartered in New York.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2016 1 of 1