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M&A Deal Summary

YM Acquires Charlotte Russe

On March 29, 2019, YM acquired retailer Charlotte Russe

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is YM’s 2nd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is YM’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is YM’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-03-29
Target Charlotte Russe
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) YM
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed
Advisor(s) Guggenheim Securities (Financial)
Cooley
Bayard (Legal)

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Charlotte Russe

San Francisco, California, United States
Charlotte Russe is a fashion brand for young women, offering affordable on-trend apparel, shoes, and accessories for all sizes, with a fun and engaging shopping experience wherever and whenever she wants. Charlotte Russe was founded in 1975 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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Buyer

YM

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today, we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers, operating over 600 stores under half a dozen distinct banners in prime locations across Canada and the United States. Our evolution continues, with extensive plans for an ongoing, strategic expansion in both markets.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Retail M&A 2 of 2
Type: Special Situations/Distressed M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-11-04 West 49

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

West 49 operates several banners across Canada that cater to younger extreme sports enthusiasts. West 49 offers apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment related to skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, BMX, motorcross, and the music scene.

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