Baaj Capital Acquires UK Trade and Assets of Amscan International (including Christy's by Design and Ginger Ray)
July 25, 2024
Baaj Capital has acquired the UK trade and assets of Amscan International and its associated brands Christy's by Design and Ginger Ray from the Wonder Group following administration. AURELIUS Finance Company provided a bespoke, fully revolving senior debt facility to support the acquisition and ongoing working capital, with the deal preserving more than 100 jobs in the process.
- Buyers
- Baaj Capital
- Targets
- Amscan International (UK trade and assets), Christy's by Design, Ginger Ray
- Sellers
- Wonder Group, Administrators (unnamed)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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