M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-11-18 |
| Target | Diamonds Direct |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) | Signet Jewelers |
| Sellers(s) | The Blackstone Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 490M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Retail |
| Employees | 27,991 |
| Revenue | 7.2B USD (2024) |
Signet Jewelers is engaged in the retail sale of jewelry and watches in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Signet Jewelers is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 7 |
| Sector (Retail) | 4 of 4 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 6 |
| State (North Carolina) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 6 |
| Year (2021) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-06 |
Rocksbox
San Francisco, California, United States Rocksbox is a jewelry rental subscription platform, giving it a significant foothold in a growing online service that speaks to next-generation jewelry customers. Rocksbox was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-09 |
Blue Nile
Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Nile is an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. Blue Nile offers a customer experience that includes education, guidance, selection, customization capability, convenience and value. Blue Nile, Inc. was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. |
Buy | $360M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 158 of 173 |
| Sector (Retail) | 4 of 4 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 60 of 67 |
| State (North Carolina) | 5 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 98 of 105 |
| Year (2021) | 14 of 16 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 47 of 57 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-01 |
Everlake Life
Northbrook, Illinois, United States Everlake Life is a US-based insurance company specializing in life insurance and annuities. With over 1.7 million policies in force and over $25 billion in assets under management, Everlake utilizes experience and financial strength to provide customers with high-quality service and policy solutions to meet their needs. Everlake Life was formed in 2021 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois. |
Buy | $4.0B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-29 |
Aqua Finance
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States Aqua Finance is a specialist lending platform that originates and services consumer loans, primarily for home improvement and water treatment. The Company has strong and growing merchant relationships formed over 30 years. Aqua Finance was formed in 1985 and is based in Wausau, Wisconsin. |
Sell | $1.0B |
