Tempus Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Dawson-Forté Cashmere
March 28, 2024
Tempus Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, has acquired a majority equity stake in Dawson-Forté Cashmere, the brand parent of KINROSS Cashmere and &Isla. Dawson-Forté’s management (including CEO Andy Bartmess and SVP Mary McCann) remain shareholders and will continue leading the business as Tempus supports expansion into more stores and channels; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Tempus Partners
- Targets
- Dawson-Forté Cashmere
- Sellers
- Dawson-Forté shareholders
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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