M&A Deal Summary

JAKKS Acquires Disguise

On December 30, 2008, JAKKS acquired software company Disguise from César SA for 56M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is JAKKS’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is JAKKS’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is JAKKS’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is JAKKS’s 1st transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • Disguise was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2018.
  • Disguise was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2021.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-12-30
Target Disguise
Sector Software
Buyer(s) JAKKS
Sellers(s) César SA
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 56M USD

Target

Disguise

London, California, United States
Disguise is a technology platform that enables creatives and technologists to imagine, create and deliver spectacular visual experiences. The platform combines real-time 3D visualization software with high-performance media server hardware. The company is one of the main providers of XR and virtual production technology to film & TV studios, broadcasters, corporates, and the e-gaming sector globally. Disguise was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

JAKKS

Santa Monica, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Consumer Products
Employees659
Revenue 712M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to JAKKS' corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
Entrance to JAKKS' corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

JAKKS is a multi-line, multi-brand toy company that designs, produces, markets and distributes toys and related products, pet toys, consumables and related products, electronics and related products, kids indoor and outdoor furniture, and other consumer products. JAKKS focuses its business on acquiring or licensing well-recognized trademarks and brand names and developing proprietary products marketed under its own trademarks and brand names. JAKKS was formed in 1995 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-05-01 P&M Products

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

P&M Products is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of patented and proprietary art tools and supplies, craft kits and stationery products, primarily in the airbrush, coloring and flocked art categories. P&M's products are sold worldwide under the 'Color Workshop' brand name. Its products (approximately 50 types packaged in a variety of creative ways) include such trademarked items as Blopens, VividVelVet, Blitzers, Sticker Wizard and Soft Touch as well as gel pens and other children's arts and crafts supplies.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-26 Maui Toys

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Maui, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of spring and summer activity toys, outdoor sports related toys, and impulse toys.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

César SA

Jean Moulin, France
Category Company
Founded 1842
Sector Consumer Products
Revenue 38M EUR (2011)
DESCRIPTION

César SA is a producer of costumes, masques and party-related items.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-01-01 Disguise

London, California, United States

Disguise is a technology platform that enables creatives and technologists to imagine, create and deliver spectacular visual experiences. The platform combines real-time 3D visualization software with high-performance media server hardware. The company is one of the main providers of XR and virtual production technology to film & TV studios, broadcasters, corporates, and the e-gaming sector globally. Disguise was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-14 Festival SA

France

Festival SA is a manufacturer of costumes and accessories.

Sell $5M
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