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Spin Master Acquires Rubik's Brand Ltd

October 27, 2020

Consumer Products

Spin Master Corp. has agreed to acquire London-based Rubik's Brand Ltd, owner of the Rubik's Cube, to expand its Games & Puzzles portfolio and global distribution. The acquisition strengthens Spin Master's capabilities in toys and branded entertainment and is expected to close in early January 2021.

Spin Master Acquires 4D Brands International (4D Puzzles)

November 22, 2022

Consumer Products

Spin Master Corp. has agreed to acquire Canadian puzzle maker 4D Brands International Inc., adding the company's premium 3D puzzle and model construction kits and licensed collectibles to Spin Master's puzzles and games portfolio. The deal — expected to close January 2023 — will see 4D founder Shaun Sakdinan join Spin Master as Senior Director of Design in Toronto, Ontario.

SPINS Acquires MikMak

January 15, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

SPINS, the Chicago-based provider of CPG data and commerce solutions, has acquired MikMak, a New York-based commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration software company. The acquisition expands SPINS’ shopper engagement and omnichannel activation capabilities by combining its attribute-rich CPG dataset with MikMak’s orchestration and measurement platform to better plan, execute, and measure marketing across digital and physical touchpoints.

PlayMonster Acquires Ann Williams Group

June 23, 2021

Consumer Products

PlayMonster LLC has acquired Michigan-based Ann Williams Group, a manufacturer of craft and activity kits including brands such as Craft-tastic, Loopdedoo, Loopdeloom, Craft Crush and Sticker & Chill. The acquisition expands PlayMonster's craft and activity product portfolio and complements its existing activity brands and retail distribution relationships.

Dan Dee International Acquires Animal Adventure from Spell Capital

February 19, 2020

Consumer Products

Dan Dee International, a portfolio company of IVEST Consumer Partners, has acquired Animal Adventure, LLC, a plush and soft-goods manufacturer that was a portfolio company of Spell Capital Partners. The deal closed in Q1 2020; Animal Adventure will operate as a separate brand with founder Peter Gainsley serving as President. D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Animal Adventure on the transaction.

Bragg Gaming Group Acquires Spin Games LLC

June 1, 2022

Software

Bragg Gaming Group completed the acquisition of Spin Games LLC in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately USD 30 million. The purchase gives Bragg U.S. iGaming licenses, an RGS and content portfolio, and operator relationships to accelerate its North American expansion.