Pryor Cashman represented The Aaron Group, a leading international jewelry manufacturer and marketer, in its recent acquisition by fine jewelry manufacturer Richline Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1950, The Aaron Group has grown from a New York City-based enterprise to a major global force with operations, employees and partnerships spanning three continents. 

In a press release announcing the acquisition, Aaron Group President Robert Kempler stated: “Richline Group support will enable [us] to grow faster, introduce new designs and collections more rapidly, and expand on our history of success by reaching a broader array of customers and markets. Our mutual goal is to anticipate, foster and drive positive change in our industry.” 

Representing The Aaron Group in this transaction – which closed on January 11, 2017 – were Pryor Cashman Corporate Partner Lawrence Spector and Corporate Associates Francesca Djerejian and Michelle Arbour. 

Partner Alice Stock and Associate LaKeisha Caton handled the labor + employment aspects of the deal. 

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