WHP Global: Receives $375M Equity Investment

WHP Global Receives $375M Equity Investment

• WHP Global, a New York-based brand management firm, raised $375M in Equity investment
• The round was led by Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) providing significant growth capital for WHPGlobal’s next wave of brand acquisitions
• The transaction values WHPGlobal at $1.6 billion. As part of the transaction, Jordan Smith and Aaron Rosen, Partners in the Ares Private Equity Group will join WHPGlobal’s Board of Directors
• The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and expand operations
• WHPGlobal acquires global consumer brands and invests in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms and global expansion
• The company also owns WHP+, a direct to consumer digital e-commerce platform for brands, with full in-house operations