Steve Madden Acquires Almost Famous

Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger from Cinven-Led Group

February 13, 2025

Consumer Products

Steve Madden has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based fashion footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from a group led by Cinven for an enterprise value of about £289 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions.

Steve Madden Acquires GREATS

August 12, 2019

Consumer Products

Steve Madden completed the acquisition of privately held Greats Brand, Inc. (GREATS), a Brooklyn-based digitally native footwear brand known for premium Italian-made sneakers. Steve Madden said the deal will combine GREATS’ brand and DTC capabilities with Steve Madden’s infrastructure and global reach to accelerate growth.

American Exchange Group Acquires Luxury Footwear Brand Aerosoles

January 19, 2022

Consumer Products

American Exchange Group has finalized an agreement to acquire the assets of luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles. The buyer plans to operate Aerosoles as a separate division, expand its distribution channels, introduce the brand into new categories, and leverage existing retail relationships (Nordstrom, Macy's, DSW, Zappos, Belk and aerosoles.com) to drive growth.

Smithfield Foods Acquires Nathan's Famous for $450 Million

January 21, 2026

Food & Beverage

Smithfield Foods agreed to acquire Nathan's Famous in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $450 million under a definitive merger agreement. Smithfield will purchase all outstanding shares of Nathan's Famous for $102.00 per share, with closing expected in the first half of 2026, subject to customary approvals and conditions.

Authentic Brands Group Completes Take-Private of Guess?

January 23, 2026

Retail

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) and Guess? have completed the transaction to take Guess? private. Authentic now owns 51% of substantially all Guess? intellectual property, while the Rolling Stockholders (including Maurice and Paul Marciano and CEO Carlos Alberini) own the remaining 49%; Guess? management continues to run the operating business and owns 100% of the operating company.

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.