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Gladstone Investment takes majority stake in McFarlane Toys
Consumer products / licensed collectibles
Gladstone Investment Corporation has acquired a majority stake in McFarlane Toys, the collectible action figure and statue maker founded in 1994, with debt and equity financing.
News: A founder-owned consumer brand sells control to a lower-middle-market investor while both co-owners keep meaningful stakes.
Why it matters: Founder Todd McFarlane and CEO Stephan Tetrault stay involved. Intrepid Investment Bankers advised the company.
Radar: Watch for new collectible categories and licensing partnerships. Financial terms were not disclosed.
People involved
- Todd McFarlane – Owner.
- Stephan Tetrault – Owner.
- Michael Cueter – Buyer.
- Erika Highland – Buyer.
A name here does not mean that person signed the purchase agreement.
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