M&A Deal Summary

The William Carter Acquires OshKosh B Gosh

On July 14, 2005, The William Carter acquired apparel/textiles company OshKosh B Gosh for 312M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The William Carter’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is The William Carter’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The William Carter’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is The William Carter’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-07-14
Target OshKosh B Gosh
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) The William Carter
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 312M USD
Advisor(s) Goldman Sachs (Financial)
Mayer Brown (Legal)

Target

OshKosh B Gosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
OshKosh B'Gosh is a provider of quality children's apparel and accessories. OshKosh B'Gosh products are available in over 50 countries around the world. The brand is sold through department and national chain stores as well through more than 170 OshKosh B'Gosh-operated retail stores.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The William Carter

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1865
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees3,201
DESCRIPTION

The William Carter Co. is a manufacturer of children's apparel products.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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