2014
Consumer
Dallas, Indianapolis, Memphis
Active
Varsity Brands is a portfolio of three brands – BSN Sports, Herff Jones and Varsity Spirit – whose products and programs celebrate academic and athletic achievement. With the largest “K through College” sales force in the United States, Varsity’s more than 1,200 sales professionals are dedicated to serving schools, sports teams and other organizations. Key products include BSN Sports’ athletic uniforms and equipment, Herff Jones’ yearbooks and graduation-related products, and Varsity Spirit’s cheerleading camps and competitions.
In December 2014, Charlesbank acquired Varsity Brands for approximately $1.5 billion, providing liquidity to the employee owners.
Adam Blumenfeld
9,200
Joshua N. Beer
Managing Director
(Boston)
Kim G. Davis
Managing Director and Co-Chairman
(New York)
Andrew S. Janower
Managing Director
(Boston)
Brandon C. White
Managing Director
(Boston)
David Ganitsky
Principal
(Boston)
David L. Katz
Senior Vice President
(New York)
Saumil Jariwala
Associate
(Boston)
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