M&A Deal Summary

Reebok Acquires The Hockey

On April 8, 2004, Reebok acquired consumer products company The Hockey from Wellspring Capital Management for 204M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Reebok’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Reebok’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Reebok’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Reebok’s 2nd transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-04-08
Target The Hockey
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Reebok
Sellers(s) Wellspring Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 204M USD

Target

The Hockey

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The Hockey Co. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel. Its primary brands, CCM, Jofa and Koho are among the most widely recognized brands in the hockey industry. The company?s products are sold in 45 countries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Reebok

Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1895
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Reebok is a producer of athletic shows and sports apparel. The Company was formed in 1895 and is based in Canton, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Quebec) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2004) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-04-08 Reebok-CCM Hockey

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Reebok-CCM Hockey, Inc. is a producer of hockey equipment. Brands include CCM, JOFA and Koho.

Buy $329M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-01-15 Reebok International - Above The Rim Brand

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

Above The Rim Brand, with its rich heritage in the urban basketball market, to seize opportunities for the brand in the U.S. and across the globe. Above The Rim Brand the first basketball-themed apparel brand not associated with a basketball shoe. ATR has evolved to a basketball and urban brand covering product categories including footwear, apparel and accessories.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wellspring Capital Management

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 4.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wellspring Capital Management is a mega-sized private equity firm that focused on a variety of transaction situations. The Firm will consider buyouts of private companies, acquisitions of divisions or subsidiaries of public companies, shareholder liquidity needs, partnering with entrepreneurs for growth opportunities, and special situations. Wellspring does not have any sector preferences and is capable of pursuing transactions valued up to $1 billion. Wellspring Capital Management was formed in 1995 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 37
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 12
State (Quebec) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 1 of 3
Year (2004) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-12-01 Edwin Watts Golf Shops

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC is a retailer of golf equipment, apparel and accessories. Founded in 1968, Edwin Watts markets its products through 59 company-owned stores located primarily in the Southeastern U.S.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-05-24 American Coin Merchandising

Louisville, Colorado, United States

American Coin Merchandising, Inc. is the largest owner, operator and franchisor of coin-operated amusement vending equipment in the U.S. The amusement vending machines operated by ACMI are principally skill-cranes, which dispense stuffed animals, plush toys, watches, jewelry and candy.

Sell $235M
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