Shaw Gibbs, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, with head offices in Oxford offices across Central and Southern England, has successfully advised Pat Avenue UK on its acquisition of Trends UK.
Pat Avenue UK, a leading toy and educational product company dedicated to inspiring children’s imagination and development through a diverse portfolio of innovative products, with brands including Hama and Cutie Stix has completed the purchase of Trends UK. The target company was a renowned British toy company celebrated for its award-winning range of toys, hobby kits, and gifts. Pat Avenue is
The corporate finance team at Shaw Gibbs supported with financial due diligence and tax due diligence investigations, in order to ensure the company knew the target’s business well and could structure the best value deal to bring it into the group.
This strategic merger will enhance the group’s competitive position in the toy industry and combines the strengths and expertise of both companies to create a significant presence in the UK market.
