On the Record · Steven Madden
Steven Madden acquisitions, on the record
The businesses Steven Madden bought and sold, as its annual reports describe them, with the cash it reported paying for acquisitions each year and every deal filing since 2016.
Deals its annual reports describe
| Business | Deal | When | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Turn On Products Inc. ("Almost Famous")Word for word“On October 20, 2023, we acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Turn On Products Inc. ("Almost Famous"), for cash consideration of $73,228 and a future payment contingent on the Almost Famous brand achieving certain earnings before interest and tax ("EBIT") targets.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | October 20, 2023 | $73,228 |
Betsey Johnson LLCWord for word“We acquired the Betsey Johnson ® trademark and substantially all other intellectual property of Betsey Johnson LLC in October of 2010.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | in October of 2010 | — |
Blondo ® intellectual property and related assetsWord for word“We acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo ® in January of 2015.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | in January of 2015 | — |
GREATS ® brandWord for word“We acquired the GREATS ® brand in August of 2019.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | in August of 2019 | — |
Dolce Vita ® Handbags rightsWord for word“On December 27, 2021, the Company acquired the rights for Dolce Vita ® Handbags for the total purchase price of $ 2,000 , which include trademarks and all internet domain name registrations.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | On December 27, 2021 | $ 2,000 |
Remaining 49.9 % non-controlling interest in South African joint ventureWord for word“On June 28, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9 % non-controlling interest in its South African joint venture in the amount of $ 2,260 .” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | On June 28, 2021 | $ 2,260 |
Remaining 49.9 % non-controlling interest in European joint ventureWord for word“On April 14, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9 % non-controlling interest in its European joint venture in the amount of $ 16,682 .” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | On April 14, 2021 | $ 16,682 |
B.B. Dakota, Inc.Word for word“(1) In 2022, amount consists of an adjustment of $( 5,807 ) that was included as a benefit in operating expenses, related to the change in valuation of the contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of B.B. Dakota, Inc.” 10-K for 2023 | acquisition | — | — |
Kurt Geiger (Mercury Acquisitions Topco Limited)Word for word“On February 12, 2025, the Company entered into a sale and purchase deed (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among SML UK Holding Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Steve Madden and various entities comprising the Fifth Cinven Fund, Bain & Company, Inc., Squam Lake Investors X LP, and certain individuals, pursuant to which the Purchaser has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Mercury Acquisitions Topco Limited, a private limited company incorporated under the laws of Jersey and the holding company for the Kurt Geiger business.” 10-K for 2024 | agreed acquisition | February 12, 2025 | — |
ATM Collection (ATM)Word for word“In November 2024, we expanded our brand portfolio and business operations by acquiring the ATM Collection ("ATM") for approximately $9,783.” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | In November 2024 | approximately $9,783 |
Remaining 49.0% non-controlling interest in SM Distribution China Co., Ltd. (China joint venture)Word for word“In August 2024, the Company acquired the remaining 49.0 % interest in SM Distribution China Co., Ltd. from non-controlling shareholder, Shanghai Shenlian Brand Management Partnership Enterprise Limited Partnership, for $ 1,500 .” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | In August 2024 | — |
Steve Madden and Betsey Johnson hosiery division of Gina Group LLCWord for word“In March 2024 Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, Inc. acquired the Steve Madden and Betsey Johnson hosiery division ("hosiery business") of Gina Group LLC (“Gina”).” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | In March 2024 | — |
Almost Famous (Turn On Products Inc.)Word for word“This Business was acquired for cash consideration of $ 73,228 and a future payment contingent on the Almost Famous business achieving certain earnings before interest and tax ("EBIT") targets.” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | — | $ 73,228 |
GREATS (Greats Brand Inc.)Word for word“In August 2024, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and liabilities related to one of its subsidiaries, Greats Brand Inc. ("GREATS"), to an unrelated third party, Unified Commerce Group Ltd.” 10-K for 2024 | divestiture | In August 2024 | — |
Mercury Acquisitions Topco Limited (Kurt Geiger)Word for word“In May 2025, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Mercury Acquisitions Topco Limited (“MATL”) for a preliminary purchase price of $403,348.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | May 2025 | $403,348 |
SM Fashion Australia Pty LtdWord for word“In January 2025, the Company acquired a 50.1% controlling financial interest in the newly formed entity, SM Fashion Australia Pty Ltd.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | January 2025 | — |
MG Distribution Hong Kong LimitedWord for word“In August 2025, the Company acquired a 50% controlling financial interest in the newly formed entity, MG Distribution Hong Kong Limited.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | August 2025 | — |
ATM (Anthony Thomas Melillo) brandWord for word“ATM was founded in 2012, and we acquired the ATM brand in November 2024.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | November 2024 | — |
| Fiscal year ended | Cash paid for acquisitions (net of cash acquired) | Goodwill from acquisitions |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | $0 | — |
| 2017-12-31 | $16.8 million | — |
| 2018-12-31 | $0 | — |
| 2019-12-31 | $37.2 million | — |
| 2020-12-31 | $0 | — |
| 2021-12-31 | $0 | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $75.3 million | $10.9 million |
| 2024-12-31 | $14 million | $5.8 million |
| 2025-12-31 | $371.6 million | $68.1 million |
Deal filings since 2016
- 2025-05-07 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2025-05-07 Form 8-K, Item 2.01: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
- 2025-02-19 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2023-11-15 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2023-10-26 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2023-04-06 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2022-03-31 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-07-28 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-05-28 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2019-03-26 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-01-31 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Read from Steven Madden’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-02. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.