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Southern Tide Is Acquired by Oxford

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Southern Tide, a portfolio company of Brazos, sale to Oxford

Summary

Southern Tide, LLC (“Southern Tide” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Brazos Equity Partners (“Brazos”), has been acquired by Oxford Industries Inc. (“Oxford”) (NYSE: OXM) for $85 million.

Baird served as the lead financial advisor to Southern Tide, LLC.

About

Southern Tide is a classic lifestyle apparel brand that offers a comprehensive men’s collection and an expanding women’s line. Soft, quality fabrics paired with proprietary patterns and colors are the cornerstone of a collection that is transcending the brand’s appeal beyond its Southern heritage. Southern Tide distributes its products through a diverse multi-channel network including specialty retailers, select department stores, an enhanced e-commerce platform and Company-owned retail stores. Southern Tide was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.

Oxford is an international apparel design, sourcing and marketing company. It has a diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands featuring Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, as well as owned and licensed brands of tailored clothing and golf apparel. Oxford was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Southern Tide, a portfolio company of Brazos, sale to Oxford