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Shark Acquires Troy Lee Designs

On March 17, 2022, Shark acquired consumer products company Troy Lee Designs from SBJ Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Shark’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Shark’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Shark’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-03-17
Target Troy Lee Designs
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Shark
Sellers(s) SBJ Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Troy Lee Designs

Corona, California, United States
Troy Lee Designs is a provider of helmets, apparel, and premium protection for off-road motorcycling and bicycling, sportswear, and accessories, and operates the TLD supercross and motocross teams. Troy Lee Designs was founded in 1981 and is based in Corona, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Shark

Marseille, France
Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Shark is a motorcycle helmet manufacturing company that manufactures over 300,000 helmets per year and creates new concept helmets every year. Shark helmets are distributed in 70 countries through over 5,000 distributors worldwide. Shark is based in Marseille, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-03 Nolan Group

Brembate di Sopra, Italy

Nolan Group is a manufacturer of motorcycle and outdoor protection equipment.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SBJ Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ) is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market consumer, business services and healthcare services companies. Prospective transaction types include buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and growth. SBJ looks to invest $10 to $50 million in companies generating sales up to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. was founded in 2013 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: California M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-01 Rack & Riddle

Healdsburg, California, United States

Rack & Riddle is a custom wine production facility that offers the latest in premium wine-making technologies, quality custom crush and processing equipment, experienced blend development, and efficient bottling capabilities to complement our client’s needs. The company provides a sound working environment for the wine traditionalist, inventor and entrepreneur. Rack & Riddle was formed in 2007 and is based in Healdsburg, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-18 Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Rishi Tea & Botanicals is a selector, importer, and maker of organic, direct trade tea and botanicals. Rishi Tea & Botanicals was founded in 1997 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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