Hilco Capital Limited entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Ig Design Group Americas, Inc. from IG Design Group plc (AIM:IGR) for $1 on May 30, 2025. In consideration of the transaction, IG Design Group will receive (i) a nominal upfront cash payment of one US dollar; and (ii) 75 per cent of any proceeds from the post Disposal sale or realisation of DGA or its assets by the Buyer, to the extent not utilised by the Buyer to provide working capital to DGA. For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, DGA reported audited revenue of $500.3 million and reported operating profit before tax of $4.9 million. Stewart Gilliland will assume the role of Executive Chair. Canaccord Genuity Limited acted as financial advisor to IG Design Group Plc. Luke Lado and Joel Wheeler of Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal advisor to Hilco Capital Limited.
Hilco Capital Limited completed the acquisition of acquire Ig Design Group Americas, Inc. from IG Design Group plc (AIM:IGR) on June 20, 2025.
IG Design Group plc designs, manufactures, sources, and distributes a range of products for occasions across the globe. The Company works with retailers, offering a full end-to-end service from design through distribution. It manufactures and distributes celebrations, craft and creative play, stationery, gifting, and not-for-resale consumable products. Its segments include DG Americas and DG International. The DG Americas segment includes overseas operations in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, and Mexico, being the overseas entities of United States companies. The DG International segment comprises the consolidation of the separately owned United Kingdom, European, Asia and Australian businesses. Its celebration products include greeting cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags, and partyware. It also specializes in researching, designing, sourcing, and distributing both licensed and bespoke food and non-food gifts. Its brands include TOM SMITH, perler and Butterick.
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