Bendon Acquires Hinkler's North American Business
September 16, 2026
Bendon LLC acquired Hinkler's North American business, adding established brands across children's coloring and activity books, early learning, stationery, arts and crafts, toys, and games. Hinkler's Australian and other international operations were excluded and remain under existing ownership; the acquisition expands Bendon's owned-brand portfolio and retail assortment.
- Buyers
- Bendon LLC
- Targets
- Hinkler's North American business
- Platforms
- Bendon LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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