Vida Shoes International Acquires Aquatalia
September 26, 2024
Vida Shoes International, Inc. acquired luxury footwear brand Aquatalia from ADJHA Aquatalia LLC, with the transaction consummated on September 26, 2024. Vida said the acquisition expands its portfolio in the luxury footwear segment and will leverage Aquatalia's Italian craftsmanship and weatherproof technology to grow its women's luxury offerings and retail relationships.
- Buyers
- Vida Shoes International, Inc.
- Targets
- Aquatalia
- Sellers
- ADJHA Aquatalia LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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