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Acon Investments buys True Religion

Private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in True Religion, with SB360 Capital Partners, chaired by American Eagle’s CEO Jay Schottenstein, who is also participating in the deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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