M&A Deal Summary

Wolverine World Wide Acquires Chaco

On January 22, 2009, Wolverine World Wide acquired apparel/textiles company Chaco

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wolverine World Wide’s 2nd transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Wolverine World Wide’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wolverine World Wide’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-01-22
Target Chaco
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Wolverine World Wide
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Chaco

Paonia, Colorado, United States
Chaco makes sandals designed for water and outdoor use.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wolverine World Wide

Rockford, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees3,400
Revenue 2.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Wolverine World Wide is a marketer of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's and uniform footwear and apparel. Wolverine World Wide was founded in 1883 and is based in Rockford, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-07-24 Sebago

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Sebago, Inc. is a shoe manufacturer. It specializes in boat shoes, casual shoes, and boots.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-29 Wolverine World Wide - DoD Footwear Business

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Wolverine World Wide Inc. - DoD Footwear Business is a manufacturer of shores for SWAT and defense Sectors.

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