WHP Global Acquires VERA WANG Brand IP

WHP Global Acquires 70% Stake in Isaac Mizrahi from Xcel Brands

May 31, 2022

Consumer Products

WHP Global has acquired a controlling 70% interest in the Isaac Mizrahi fashion brand from Xcel Brands in a transaction valued at $68 million. Xcel Brands will receive $46.2 million in cash, retain a 30% minority stake, and continue to manage the QVC business under a services and licensing agreement while Isaac Mizrahi remains Chief Design Officer.

Ares Management Invests $375M in WHP Global

March 8, 2023

Consumer Products

Funds managed by Ares Management's Private Equity Group invested $375 million in WHP Global at a $1.6 billion valuation to provide growth capital for the company's next phase of brand acquisitions. As part of the transaction, Ares partners Jordan Smith and Aaron Rosen will join WHP Global's board to support the company's M&A-driven expansion.

WHP Global and Express Acquire Bonobos from Walmart

April 13, 2023

Retail

WHP Global and Express, Inc. jointly acquired Bonobos, Inc. from Walmart Inc. under a $75 million transaction in which WHP purchased the Bonobos brand and EXPR acquired the operating assets and assumed related liabilities. WHP will license the brand to EXPR under a long-term exclusive agreement; Bonobos will remain headquartered in New York and operate its eCommerce, Guideshop and wholesale channels under the new ownership.

Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global Acquire rag & bone

February 16, 2024

Consumer Products

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.

Bioworld Merchandising Acquires Character World Brands

March 27, 2025

Consumer Products

Bioworld Merchandising Inc. has acquired Character World Brands, a UK-based licensed home textile company, to expand its footprint in the United Kingdom and across Europe. The deal is intended to broaden Bioworld's licensing and product portfolio, unlock new distribution channels, and accelerate growth in home textiles and related hardlines.

WCG Acquires VeraSci

July 26, 2021

Healthcare Services

WCG acquired VeraSci, a Durham-based provider of eClinical software and specialty scientific expertise for CNS-focused clinical trials, to deepen its CNS scientific capabilities and expand remote data capture and decentralized trial solutions. VeraSci will operate as WCG VeraSci and remain headquartered in North Carolina while retaining its leadership team.