Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger from Cinven

Steve Madden Acquires Almost Famous

October 23, 2023

Consumer Products

Steven Madden, Ltd. (Steve Madden) completed the acquisition of privately held Almost Famous, a designer and marketer of women's apparel, for $52 million in cash plus an earn-out. Almost Famous reported approximately $163 million of revenue for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023 and sells through wholesale channels (mass merchants, department stores, off-price retailers and chain stores) in the United States.

3G Capital Acquires Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

September 12, 2025

Consumer Products

Global investment firm 3G Capital has completed its previously announced acquisition of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., taking the footwear and apparel company private and resulting in Skechers’ delisting from the NYSE. Skechers will remain led by CEO Robert Greenberg and President Michael Greenberg as 3G pursues long‑term value creation and operational initiatives for the brand.

L Catterton and Financière Agache Acquire Majority Stake in BIRKENSTOCK

April 30, 2021

Consumer Products

L Catterton, alongside Financière Agache (with representation from GIC), completed the previously announced acquisition of global footwear brand BIRKENSTOCK. Financial terms were not disclosed; the company said it will invest to accelerate growth and expand its market leadership in Europe and North America while increasing its presence in China and other Asian markets.

Credit Suisse Acquires The Klein Group (MK&C) for $175M

February 9, 2023

Financial Services

Credit Suisse Group AG has acquired The Klein Group LLC (MK&C), the investment banking business of M. Klein & Company LLC, for USD 175 million. The seller will receive equity exposure in CS First Boston via a convertible note and warrant, and Michael Klein will be appointed CEO of Banking, CEO Americas and designated CEO of CS First Boston. The deal is intended to strengthen and accelerate the carveout and build-out of CS First Boston as an independent capital markets and advisory-led business.

Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network

July 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, through its IGN Entertainment division, acquired Gamer Network, a U.K.-based portfolio of gaming and entertainment publications including Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun. The purchase (terms not disclosed) expands Ziff Davis/IGN's global audience, product lineup and presence in the U.K. gaming media market; the assets were acquired from ReedPop.

Madden Media Acquires Karsh Hagan

December 16, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

TobinLeff served as exclusive M&A advisor to Denver-based Karsh Hagan on its merger with Tucson-based Madden Media. The transaction combines Karsh Hagan’s creative and brand capabilities with Madden Media’s integrated media, PR and data-driven tourism expertise to expand the combined agency’s footprint and service offerings.