M&A Deal Summary

The Walking Company Holdings Acquires FootSmart

On October 12, 2016, The Walking Company Holdings acquired e-commerce company FootSmart from Benchmark Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Walking Company Holdings’ 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is The Walking Company Holdings’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Walking Company Holdings’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-10-12
Target FootSmart
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) The Walking Company Holdings
Sellers(s) Benchmark Brands
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

FootSmart

Norcross, Georgia, United States
FootSmart, Inc. is an online retailer of footwear, health and pain-relieving products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Walking Company Holdings

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector E-Commerce
DESCRIPTION

The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. is an online retailer of quality, technically designed comfort footwear and accessories, and offers a selection of premium comfort brands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Benchmark Brands

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

Benchmark Brands, Inc. is a retailer of foot health products. Benchmark Brands, Inc. was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
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