Consumer Products Acquisitions in New Hampshire

Paw Prosper, a pet health and wellness platform based in Denver, has acquired Walkin' Pets, a longtime provider of pet wheelchairs and mobility support products based in Amherst, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands Paw Prosper's portfolio of mobility and recovery solutions, aiming to broaden its reach to pet owners, veterinary providers and animal welfare organizations while maintaining uninterrupted service for existing customers.

American Exchange Group has acquired White Mountain Footwear, a 40-year-old women’s footwear brand, to integrate its sourcing, manufacturing and management capabilities and expand distribution across the buyer’s existing retail channels. The acquisition will allow American Exchange Group to leverage synergies with its Aerosoles business, broaden product categories (including the Cliffs sister brand) and increase White Mountain’s reach into mass retailers and e-commerce.

UK-based pet supplements company Lintbells (home of YuMOVE) has acquired Walkin' Pets, a US leader in pet mobility aids headquartered in Amherst, New Hampshire. The acquisition is intended to expand Lintbells' US footprint, add mobility aid capability to its product portfolio, and open new international distribution channels for YuMOVE.

SigmaTron International has executed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Wagz, Inc., a pet-technology company, by issuing 2,443,870 shares of SigmaTron common stock to Wagz shareholders. The transaction would result in Wagz stockholders owning up to approximately 28% of SigmaTron, with Wagz operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary; the deal is expected to close by the end of September 2021, subject to milestones and conditions.

Victor Capital Partners, alongside longtime CPG executive Gary A. Kiedaisch, recapitalized Tender Corporation, a Littleton, New Hampshire-based maker of consumer outdoor and first-aid products. Prospect Partners sold its interest in Tender; financing was provided by Deerpath Capital Management and financial terms were not disclosed. Jason Cartwright remains CEO and Kiedaisch joins as Chairman to support accelerated growth and market expansion.