M&A
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Vera Bradley sells Pura Vida Bracelets for $1M cash plus contingent consideration
Vera Bradley, Inc.
- Sale of 100% of Creative Genius (Pura Vida Bracelets) to Project Aster Acquisition for $1M cash plus contingent two-year earn-out.
- Consideration subject to customary adjustments for cash, transaction expenses, and working capital.
- Vera Bradley to provide transitional services for 12 months post-close.
- Amended credit agreement permits sale, removes Creative Genius as borrower, adjusts reporting and fixed charge coverage ratio.
- Transaction expected to close subject to customary conditions; full agreement to be filed with fiscal 2025 Form 10-K.