Wolverine World Wide Acquires Sweaty Betty
August 3, 2021
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. acquired Sweaty Betty, the London-based women's activewear brand, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $410 million. The deal (effective August 2, 2021) purchased Lady of Leisure InvestCo Limited — the entity that owns Sweaty Betty — from L Catterton and other shareholders and is intended to accelerate Wolverine's digital, apparel and international growth.
- Buyers
- Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
- Targets
- Sweaty Betty, Lady of Leisure InvestCo Limited (owner of Sweaty Betty)
- Sellers
- L Catterton, Wittington Investments Limited, Other shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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