M&A Deal Summary

Performance Sports Group Acquires Cascade Helmets Holdings

On June 29, 2012, Performance Sports Group acquired consumer products company Cascade Helmets Holdings from North Castle Partners for 64M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Performance Sports Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Performance Sports Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Performance Sports Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Performance Sports Group’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-06-29
Target Cascade Helmets Holdings
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Performance Sports Group
Sellers(s) North Castle Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 64M USD

Target

Cascade Helmets Holdings

Liverpool, New York, United States
Founded in 1986 by Bill Brine, Cascade is the undisputed leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of helmets and eyewear for lacrosse, the fastest-growing team sport in America. Cascade's products include men's lacrosse helmets, women's lacrosse and field hockey eyewear, rescue and whitewater helmets and ice hockey helmets. Cascade primarily distributes its products through the specialty retail channel. Cascade helmets have been worn by eleven out of the last twelve Division One NCAA Championship teams.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Performance Sports Group

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Consumer Products
Employees872
Revenue 654M USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Performance Sports Groupis a developer and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and soccer apparel. Performance Sports Group was founded in 1927 and is based in Exeter, New Hampshire.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2012) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-10 Inaria International

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Inaria International, Inc. provides a full-line of team apparel products, including pro-style jerseys, practice jerseys, socks, warm-up suits, and training apparel.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

North Castle Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

North Castle Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in consumer-driven product and service businesses. North Castle seeks control investments in companies that benefit from consumers looking to live 'healthier' lives as well as businesses that benefit from the baby boomer population. Specific areas of interest include aesthetics and personal care, consumer health, fitness and recreation, home and leisure, and nutrition. North Castle was formed in 1997 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 25
Sector (Consumer Products) 4 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 15
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 10 of 23
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-18 Palladio Beauty Group

Hollywood, Florida, United States

Palladio Beauty Group LLC is a developer and marketer of a full line of botanical and vitamin-infused color cosmetics. The company’s products are distributed through beauty supply outlets and specialty retailers across the United States and overseas, including Mexico, China, Latin America, and the Middle East. Palladio Beauty Group was founded in 1985 and is based in Hollywood, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-11 Curves International

Waco, Texas, United States

Curves International, Inc. is a fitness club franchisor in women's fitness which offers women a convenient, 30-minute strength-based circuit training set in a safe and supportive environment. Curves International was founded in 1992 and is based in Waco, Texas.

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