Pukka Inc. has been acquired by Imperial Headwear
May 2024 — The shareholders of Pukka Inc. have sold the company to Imperial Headwear.
Pukka is a company dedicated to designing and creating custom hats, with headquarters in Findlay, Ohio. It combines its own overseas proprietary production process with first-class customer service, industry-leading product development and creative design capabilities to deliver complete custom headwear solutions at the lowest minimums. The firm has been a core supplier of custom headwear, apparel and other accessory products to specialty retail brands since 1992.
Founded in 1916, Imperial Headwear is a leading manufacturer of premium-quality headwear, apparel and accessories with design, marketing, manufacturing and distribution capabilities.The company is based in the US.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Intrepid in Los Angeles acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor in this transaction.
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Gary Rabishaw
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Jeremiah Mann
Oaklins Intrepid
Andrew Colmar
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