Kommonwealth, Inc. has been acquired by Rocky Brands, Inc.
December 2013 — Ohio-based Rocky Brands, Inc. has acquired Kommonwealth, Inc., a premier designer, marketer and wholesaler of lifestyle footwear, for an undisclosed consideration.
Founded in 1932, Rocky Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets footwear and apparel under the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, Mossy Oak, and Michelin brand names.
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Oaklins' team in Los Angeles acted as financial advisor to the seller in this transaction.
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