KWDZ Manufacturing Sold to Byer California
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KWDZ Manufacturing Sold to Byer California
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Transaction
Overview
Our Partner firm, The Sage Group, advised KWDZ Manufacturing on its sale to Byer California.
KWDZ Manufacturing is a leading fast fashion wholesaler of apparel for the tween market. Since 1982, the Company has been offering cute, fashionable, and sensible apparel including knit tops, knit sets, skirts, leggings, and woven items. The Los Angeles-based company has positioned itself at the forefront of the tween industry with its flagship brands, Knit Works and Beautees as well as the success of its wholesale private label business. KWDZ’s products can be found at such retailers as Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Costco, and Dillard’s.
The Sage Group was engaged by KWDZ as the exclusive financial advisor to explore sale opportunities. The Company was acquired by Byer California, a supplier of junior and misses clothing to major department stores.