Grant Thornton Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Thibaut on its Acquisition by Quad-C Management​

Grant Thornton Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Thibaut on its Acquisition by Quad-C Management​

May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026

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Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Thibaut, a premier designer and distributor of luxury wallcoverings, fabrics, rugs, and furniture, on its recent acquisition by Quad-C Management. We are proud to have supported Thibaut, a former Norwest Equity Partners portfolio company, on the sell-side, working closely with its management team and investment bank, William Blair and Company, throughout this successful transaction.​

Founded in 1886, Thibaut is recognized as the oldest wallpaper company in the United States. Over more than a century, the company has expanded into a comprehensive design brand offering wallcoverings, fabrics, trim, furniture, and rugs across its portfolio of brands, including Thibaut, Anna French, Coraggio, and Thibaut Fine Furniture. ​


Renowned for its distinctive aesthetic and elevated design approach, Thibaut combines sophisticated color palettes, modern interpretations of timeless patterns, dedicated customer service, and original artwork developed by its in-house creative team. The company serves the trade exclusively and distributes its products globally through hundreds of locations, supported by six flagship showrooms in the U.S. as well as corporate offices in New Jersey and London.

Contact the Grant Thornton Stax team to learn more:

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Paul Edwards

Global Practice Leader

Anantha Natalegawa

Managing Director

Managing Director

Sam Pinkes

Sam Pinkes

Director

About Grant Thornton Stax

Grant Thornton Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

About Grant Thornton Stax

Grant Thornton Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

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