Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global Acquire rag & bone
February 16, 2024
Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global have completed the acquisition of New York–based fashion brand rag & bone. Guess? acquired all operating assets (and, together with WHP Global, will jointly own rag & bone's intellectual property); Guess? contributed approximately $57.1 million at close (earlier terms disclosed a $56.5 million contribution plus up to $12.8 million potential earnout). rag & bone will remain based in New York and will leverage Guess?'s global distribution and WHP's brand-management capabilities to pursue growth.
- Buyers
- Guess?, Inc., WHP Global
- Targets
- rag & bone
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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