Transactions

Companion Brands – sale to Adventure Holdings Australia

Miles Advisory Partners advised the shareholders of Companion Brands on the sale of the business to Adventure Holdings Australia

Transaction Details

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Sector
Consumer
Miles Role

Sell-side advisor to the shareholders of Companion Brands

Deal Type

Mergers & Acquistions

Year Completed

2018

Contacts for this Transaction
Lloyd Way
Managing Director
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Overview

  • Founded in 1993, Companion Brands is a Melbourne-based wholesale distributor of outdoor and industrial products, operating across two complementary segments: Outdoor (camping, cooking, tenting and sleeping) and Hardware & Industrial (gas, heat, tyre and air equipment)
  • The business distributed to over 3,500 outlets across Australia and key international markets, across leisure, hardware, automotive and outdoor categories
  • Adventure Holdings Australia, the owner of the Oztrail camping brand, acquired 100% of the business, with the acquisition adding complementary product categories to its existing portfolio and providing Companion with access to broader distribution networks including the US and UK