Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2023-06-02 |
| Target | Hunter Boots |
| Sector | Apparel/Textiles |
| Investor(s) | Authentic Brands Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Hutton Collins Partners
Searchlight Capital Partners Three Hills Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Products |
Authentic Brands Group is a brand development company which owns a major global portfolio of iconic fashion, sports and entertainment brands. ABG's mission is to acquire, manage and build long-term value of consumer brands through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. Authentic Brands Group is based in New York City, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 30 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 17 of 19 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 12 of 12 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-03 |
Quiksilver
Huntington Beach, California, United States 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. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-26 |
Rockport
Canton, Massachusetts, United States Rockport is a designer and marketer of high-quality comfort footwear for men and women. Rockport was founded in 1971 and is based in Canton, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hutton Collins is a UK-based investor in established, profitable, mid-sized Western European businesses. Hutton invests mezzanine, preferred, and minority equity capital to support buyouts, acquisition financings, expansions, restructurings, and shareholder liquidity needs. Hutton generally invests €35 to €100 million in businesses valued between €100 and €500 million. The Firm has particular interest in opportunities throughout Spain, France, and Italy. Hutton is a generalist investor and has deep expertise in business services, leisure, healthcare, and financial services. Hutton Collins is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 17 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 11 of 11 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 11 of 11 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-30 |
Wagamama
Southwark, United Kingdom Wagamama provides pan-Asian inspired cuisine serving food based on Japanese cuisine with 108 restaurants around the world. Wagamama was formed in 1992 and is based in London. United Kingdom. |
Sell | £559M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| PE ASSETS | 860M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Searchlight Capital Partners is a private investment firm founded in 2010. The Firm will invest across the capital structure, including equity and debt and will consider a variety of transaction situations, from simple to complex. Areas of focus include communications, media, information, IT services, business services, financial services, consumer services, consumer products, education, and industrial goods/services. The Firm will consider opportunities across North America and Europe. Searchlight Capital has offices in New York, London, and Toronto.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 16 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 7 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 |
Wecom
Kingman, Arizona, United States Wecom is a provider of fiber Internet services to homes and businesses with the fastest, most reliable service throughout its rural service areas. Wecom was founded in 1958 and is based in Kingman, Arizona. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 |
Hyve Group
London, United Kingdom Hyve Group is a next-generation global events business whose purpose is to create unmissable events, where customers from all corners of the globe share extraordinary moments and shape industry innovation. Hyve Group was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £524M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.5B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Three Hills Capital Partners is a generalist private equity firm focused on growth-oriented company investments across Europe. Three Hills looks to commit €50 to €150 million per transaction in companies with healthy balance sheets, strong competitive positions in stable markets. Sectors of interest include retail, consumer products, leisure, niche manufacturing, and services. Three Hills Capital Partners was formed in 2013 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 |
Digital360
Milan, Italy Digital360 is a provider of digital marketing and advisory services in the context of digital transformation processes, with a distinctive proprietary content production platform. The Company operates across two main business units focused on demand generation for technology vendors and advisory services for technology buyers. Digital360 was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 |
SEC Newgate
Milan, Italy SEC Newgate is an insight and research-driven global communications and advocacy group that operates through 50 offices located in 22 countries around the world and advises more than 1,500 companies. Its strategic counsel is delivered by a rapidly growing team of professionals across five continents, providing clients with advice and support around the clock and implementing campaigns that make an impact locally, nationally, and internationally. SEC Newgate is based in Milan, Italy. |
Buy | - |
