Ad Populum Acquires Enesco, LLC from Balmoral Funds
January 5, 2023
Ad Populum, LLC has acquired Enesco, LLC from Balmoral Funds LLC; financial terms were not disclosed. Enesco, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, is a long-established designer and wholesaler of gifts, home accents and collectibles (Department 56, Jim Shore, licensed brands) with an international distribution and e-commerce presence. The acquisition adds Enesco's brands and distribution capabilities to Ad Populum's portfolio of consumer and collectibles businesses.
- Buyers
- Ad Populum, LLC
- Targets
- Enesco, LLC
- Sellers
- Balmoral Funds LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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