Investment Summary

WHP Global Invests In Tru Kids Brands

On March 15, 2021, WHP Global invested in consumer products company Tru Kids Brands

Investment Highlights
  • This is WHP Global’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is WHP Global’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is WHP Global’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

Investment Summary

Date 2021-03-15
Target Tru Kids Brands
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) WHP Global
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Tru Kids Brands

Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, United States
Tru Kids Brands is the proud parent of beloved brands, including Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Geoffrey the Giraffe, Journey Girls, Fastlane, True Heroes®, You & Me, Imaginarium, and Just Like Home. Tru Kids Brands is based in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

WHP Global

New York City, 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 City, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 11
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 2
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 9
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-05 Joseph Abboud

New York, New York, United States

Joseph Abboud is a men's apparel company that designs, merchandises, sources, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of products, including suits, sport coats, trousers, sportswear, dress shirts, ties, and through licensing agreements, men's accessories and home furnishings. Joseph Abboud is based in New York City.

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FOLLOWING 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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