M&A Deal Summary

Hot Topic Acquires Her Universe

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

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

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-10-28
Target Her Universe
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Hot Topic
Sellers(s) The Araca Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

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(S) 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 STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 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 STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1