M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-07-22 |
| Target | Dr. Scholl s Shoes |
| Sector | Apparel/Textiles |
| Buyer(s) | Yellow Wood Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Bayer
Caleres |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 585M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.9B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Yellow Wood Partners is a specialist private equity firm focused on control and minority investments in the consumer sector. Yellow Wood targets growth companies generating positive cash flow and the potential and the potential for increased growth/improved margins. Specific areas of interest include food, beverages, pet care, home goods, outdoor/recreation, health/wellness, and beauty/personal care. The Firm looks to commit $15 to $350 million per company. Yellow Wood Partners was formed in 2009 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 13 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 2 of 6 |
| State: Missouri M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 7 of 12 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-29 |
Ecotools
Libertyville, Illinois, United States Ecotools produces 100% cruelty-free and vegan synthetic makeup brushes, sponges, applicators, and bath accessories that are both stylish and eco-friendly. Ecotools is based in Libertyville, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-01 |
Byoma
New York, New York, United States Byoma is a skincare brand focused on offering products designed to strengthen and protect the skin's natural barrier. Byoma was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1863 |
| Sector | Life Science |
| Employees | 89,556 |
| Revenue | 46.6B EUR (2024) |
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials. As an innovation company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer’s products and services are designed to benefit people and improve the quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer was founded in 1863 and is based in Leverkusen, Germany.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 23 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 8 of 19 |
| State: Missouri M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 7 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-13 |
Coppertone
Whippany, New Jersey, United States Coppertone was the first sun care brand launched in the US market. Coppertone is headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, USA, and present in the United States, Canada, and China. |
Sell | $550M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 |
Currenta & Co. OHG
Leverkusen, Germany Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG manages and operates infrastructure, energy supply, and other essential services across the chemical parks in Leverkusen, Dormagen, and Krefeld-Uerdingen, More than 70 production companies, and service providers currently enjoy the benefits of being located in Germany’s largest chemical park. |
Sell | €3.5B |
Caleres originally founded as Brown Shoe Company, Inc., is a global footwear retailer and wholesale. Caleres operates retail shoe stores and e-commerce websites as well as designs, sources and markets footwear for women and men. Caleres was incorporated in 1878 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: Missouri M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-18 |
Vionic Group
San Rafael, California, United States Vionic Group LLC is a privately held global company offering product development, research, marketing and distribution of branded footwear, footbeds and educational workshops. Vionic was formed in 1979 and is based in San Rafael, California. |
Buy | $360M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-19 |
Stuart Weitzman
New York, New York, United States Stuart Weitzman is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium women's shoes and handbags. Its shoe product lines include daily-wear, eveningwear and boots. The company sells its goods through a variety of channels, including national department store chains, fashionable boutiques and the Company's own retail stores. Stuart Weitzman is based in New York, New York. |
Buy | $105M |
