M&A Deal Summary

WHP Global Acquires William Rast

On November 5, 2021, WHP Global acquired apparel/textiles company William Rast

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WHP Global’s 4th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is WHP Global’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is WHP Global’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-05
Target William Rast
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) WHP Global
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed

Target

William Rast

Los Angeles, California, United States
William Rast is a clothing line, started first as a denim line, later evolving into a men's and women's clothing line. William Rast was founded in 2005 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

WHP Global

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 2019
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

WHP Global acquires and manages consumer brands. The Company seeks out and acquires global consumer brands across all category verticals, and then focuses on building those brands in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms, product licensing, and through global expansion. WHP Global was founded in 2019 and is based in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 11
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 4 of 8
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 1 of 1
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 9
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-05 Joe s Jeans

Los Angeles, California, United States

Joe's Jeans is a denim brand that has redefined with its inherently LA sensibility and distinctive point-of-view. With an emphasis on incorporating technology into design, the brand creates product for men, women, and kids that is innovative and fits flawlessly. It offers denim, apparel, and accessories and is available at premium department stores in the United States, at specialty boutiques globally, 10 Joe’s Jeans stores, and at the digital flagship www.joesjeans.com. Joe’s Jeans was formed in 2001 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-14 Lotto

Trevignano, Italy

Lotto is a footwear and sportswear manufacturing company. The company has long blended Italian sport design with specialized sport expertise, in a diversified portfolio of products. Lotto was founded in 1973 and is based in Trevignano, Italy.

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