M&A Deal Summary

University Games Acquires Maranda Games

On March 31, 2020, University Games acquired consumer products company Maranda Games

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is University Games’ 3rd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is University Games’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is University Games’ 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-03-31
Target Maranda Games
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) University Games
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Maranda Games

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Maranda Enterprises LLC is a manufacturer of outdoor recreation games, including the tailgating classic, Ladderball, and strategy board games, including Sneaky Statues. Maranda Enterprises was founded in 1995 and is based in Mequon, Wisconsin.

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Buyer

University Games

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

University Games Corp. is a developer of niche in social interaction and learning games for adults and children. University Games is based in San Francsico, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 3 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-25 The Haywire Group

Orchard, Massachusetts, United States

The Haywire Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of dozens of games including Flickin' Chicken and Pizza Party dice game. The Haywire Group was founded in 2005 and is based in Orchard, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-21 Learning Journey International

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Learning Journey International is a designer, manufacturer, and distributer of children's interactive educational products. The company creates products that offer excellent value and educational content to build children's confidence, developing the skills they need to prepare for school and beyond. Learning Journey International was founded in 1995 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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