Harry Adjmi–Led Investor Group Acquires The Limited

Authentic Brands Group Acquires Lee From Kontoor Brands

May 21, 2026

Consumer Products

Authentic Brands Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lee, the denim and workwear brand, from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion. The deal includes an initial $750 million payment and up to $250 million of potential earn-out consideration, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Rich Sparkle Holdings Acquires Step Distinctive Limited (Khaby Lame's Core Company)

January 11, 2026

E-Commerce

Rich Sparkle Holdings (ANPA.US) announced it has completed the acquisition of Step Distinctive Limited, a core company associated with TikTok creator Khaby Lame, with Lame expected to become a controlling shareholder. The deal includes a 36-month strategic cooperation giving Anhui Xiaoheiyang Network Technology Co., Ltd. exclusive global full-chain operating rights to run livestream and short-video commerce, TikTok Shop operations, cross-border fulfillment and an AI "Digital Twin" program to scale multilingual content.

Nineteen Group Acquires The Lead

January 6, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Nineteen Group has acquired The Lead, a U.S.-based media and events business focused on executive-level retail and brand leadership forums. The acquisition expands Nineteen Group’s presence in the U.S. retail events market and aims to scale The Lead's flagship events, community and editorial offerings while preserving the brand's continuity.

HLD Acquires Majority Stake in ba&sh from L Catterton

March 8, 2022

Retail

HLD (Groupe HLD) has agreed to acquire the majority stake in French womenswear brand ba&sh from private equity firm L Catterton; terms were not disclosed. The deal transfers control to HLD, which said it will partner with ba&sh's founders and management to support further geographic expansion, new product categories and continued omnichannel growth following a period of rapid scale under L Catterton.

Harry's, Inc. Acquires Lumē Deodorant, LLC

December 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Harry's, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumē Deodorant, LLC, a doctor-developed direct-to-consumer personal care brand focused on all-over body odor solutions. The acquisition — the first for Harry's Labs — will bring Lumē's product portfolio and team into Harry's platform to scale the brand across DTC and omni-channel channels; the transaction was expected to close by the end of 2021 subject to customary conditions.

LDC Backs Management Buyout of Tailored Brands' Corporate Apparel Group

August 20, 2019

Manufacturing

LDC has backed a management buyout of the corporate apparel business carved out from US-based Tailored Brands in a deal valuing the group at £50 million. The UK-based group — trading under Dimensions, Alexandra, Yaffy and Twin Hill — employs over 800 people, generates about £150 million of annual revenue and will use the investment to accelerate organic and international growth and pursue complementary acquisitions.