The Sage Group/Deal History

Deal History

300+ total transactions representing $10B+ in aggregate value — 51 tracked below spanning 2015–2025 · 4 industries

300+
Total Transactions
4
Industries
2015–2025
Years Active
Consumer Products24
Sale of Taos to Prospect Capital2025
Acquired by PE: Prospect Capital

Sale of majority equity stake to PE investor.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Equity Investment in Staud2025
Acquired by: Consortium of multi-billion-dollar family offices

Significant equity investment from consortium of multi-billion-dollar family offices in emerging apparel brand.

Buy SideBuy Side Advisor
Acquisition of Rag & Bone by Guess and WHP Global2024
Strategic acquirer: Guess and WHP Global

Strategic acquisition of heritage apparel brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of GUESS to Marciano Family and Authentic Brands Group2024
Strategic acquirer: Marciano Family and Authentic Brands Group

Take-private transaction advising on the sale of iconic global apparel brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Chilewich by Berkley Capital2023
Strategic acquirer: Berkley Capital

Strategic acquisition of designer home goods brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Blenders Eyewear by Safilo Group2023
Strategic acquirer: Safilo Group

Strategic acquisition of DTC eyewear brand by global eyewear manufacturer.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Investment in alice + olivia2022
Acquired by: SK USA

Growth investment in emerging fashion brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Paige Denim to TSG Consumer Partners2021
Acquired by PE: TSG Consumer Partners

PE acquisition of premium denim brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of TOMS to Bain Capital2021
Acquired by PE: Bain Capital

PE acquisition of iconic impact-driven footwear brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Mackage by InterLuxe2021
Strategic acquirer: InterLuxe

Strategic acquisition of premium outerwear brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Corporate Financial Advisory for Rebecca Minkoff2021
Strategic acquirer: Multiple parties

Strategic advisory services for emerging designer brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Pura Vida Bracelets Sale to Vera Bradley2021
Strategic acquirer: Vera Bradley

Direct-to-consumer jewelry brand sale to strategic buyer.

$50M-$100MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Oribe Hair Care Sale to Kao Corporation2021
Strategic acquirer: Kao Corporation

Premium luxury beauty brand sale to Japanese multinational.

$100M-$200MSell SideSell Side Advisor
GLD Recapitalization with H.I.G. Growth Partners2021
Acquired by PE: H.I.G. Growth Partners

Luxury jewelry brand PE recap.

$75M-$150MRecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Henry Rose Strategic Sale2021
Strategic acquirer: Strategic Buyer

Luxury clean beauty brand strategic acquisition.

$25M-$75MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of J Brand with Star Avenue Capital2021
Acquired by PE: Star Avenue Capital

PE recapitalization of premium denim brand.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Juicy Couture Corporate Financial Advisory2020
Strategic acquirer: Liz Claiborne

Strategic advisory for heritage apparel brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Velvet to Adastria2020
Strategic acquirer: Adastria

Strategic acquisition by Japanese fashion conglomerate.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Velvet stake to Snow Phipps2020
Acquired by PE: Snow Phipps

PE stake investment in apparel brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Rag & Bone Sale2020
Strategic acquirer: LVMH

Premium apparel brand strategic sale.

$150M-$300MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Mackage Sale to Lee Equity Partners2018
Acquired by PE: Lee Equity Partners

Luxury outerwear brand PE acquisition.

$100M-$200MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Blenders Eyewear Sale to Safilo Group2018
Strategic acquirer: Safilo Group

Premium eyewear brand sale to Italian eyewear manufacturer.

$50M-$100MSell SideSell Side Advisor
J.McLaughlin Sale to Brentwood Associates2018
Acquired by PE: Brentwood Associates

Luxury lifestyle apparel brand to PE firm.

$75M-$150MSell SideSell Side Advisor
CircusTrix Sale to Palladium Equity Partners2015
Acquired by PE: Palladium Equity Partners

Consumer products brand PE acquisition.

$30M-$60MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Consumer Services7
Acquisition of Jane Iredale by San Francisco Equity Partners2023
Acquired by PE: San Francisco Equity Partners

PE acquisition of mineral makeup brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Minority Investment in Henry Rose2023
Acquired by PE: Sandbridge Capital

PE minority investment in clean fragrance brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Oribe by Kao USA2023
Strategic acquirer: Kao USA

Strategic acquisition of premium haircare brand by Japanese beauty conglomerate.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Cosmetic Solutions by Lee Equity Partners2022
Acquired by PE: Lee Equity Partners

PE acquisition of beauty brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of GlamGlow by Estee Lauder2022
Strategic acquirer: Estee Lauder

Strategic acquisition of prestige skincare brand by luxury beauty conglomerate.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of BH Cosmetics by MidOcean Partners2022
Acquired by PE: MidOcean Partners

PE acquisition of social-commerce prestige cosmetics brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Too Faced Cosmetics by Weston Presidio2021
Acquired by PE: Weston Presidio

PE acquisition of prestige cosmetics brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Healthcare Services1
Acquisition of BioTRUST by Wellbeam Consumer Health2022
Strategic acquirer: Wellbeam Consumer Health

Strategic acquisition of nutritional supplements brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Retail & E-Commerce19
Sale of Factor to Zhonglu and VisionStone2025
Strategic acquirer: Zhonglu and VisionStone

Sale of majority equity stake in factor brand to strategic buyers.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Debt Financing for Jaxxon2025
Acquired by: First Bank and Quilvest Capital Partners

Debt financing arrangement for growing DTC brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Minority Investment in Oliver Cabell2024
Acquired by: Undisclosed family office

Minority investment in luxury footwear DTC brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of Bombas with Great Hill Partners2023
Acquired by PE: Great Hill Partners

PE recapitalization of DTC socks and basics brand.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Chubbies by Solo Stove2022
Strategic acquirer: Solo Stove

Strategic acquisition of DTC menswear brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of MeUndies with Provenance Digital2022
Acquired by PE: Provenance Digital

PE recapitalization of DTC intimates and essentials brand.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Dutch by TA Associates2022
Acquired by PE: TA Associates

PE acquisition of DTC eyewear brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Minority Investment in Frankies Bikinis2022
Strategic acquirer: Victoria's Secret

Minority investment in DTC swimwear brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Honey Birdette by PLBY Group2022
Strategic acquirer: PLBY Group

Strategic acquisition of DTC intimates brand.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Sale of Pura Vida Bracelets to Vera Bradley2022
Strategic acquirer: Vera Bradley

Strategic acquisition of DTC accessories brand by heritage handbag company.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Intermix by Gap2021
Strategic acquirer: Gap

Strategic acquisition of luxury multi-brand retailer by apparel giant.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Investment in Rowing Blazers from KarpReilly2021
Acquired by PE: KarpReilly

Growth investment in niche lifestyle brand.

Buy SideSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of Rails with SK USA and Peterson Partners2021
Acquired by PE: SK USA and Peterson Partners

PE recapitalization of DTC apparel brand.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Bombas Investment by Great Hill Partners2021
Acquired by PE: Great Hill Partners

Direct-to-consumer socks brand PE recapitalization.

$200M-$400MRecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Chubbies Sale to Solo Brands2021
Acquired by PE: Solo Brands

DTC lifestyle apparel brand sale.

$75M-$150MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of Worldwide Golf with Capitol Hill Group2021
Acquired by PE: Capitol Hill Group

PE majority recapitalization of golf accessories retailer.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Recapitalization of GLD with H.I.G. Capital2021
Acquired by PE: H.I.G. Capital

PE recapitalization of luxury jewelry DTC brand.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
MeUndies Recapitalization with Provenance Digital2020
Acquired by PE: Provenance Digital

DTC intimates subscription model PE recap.

$150M-$300MRecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Intermix Strategic Retail Sale to Gap Inc.2019
Strategic acquirer: Gap Inc.

Luxury multi-brand retail platform acquisition.

$75M-$150MSell SideSell Side Advisor