Surya signs agreement to purchase Global Views

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Rug and furniture resource Surya said that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Global Views, a wholesaler of home furnishings and decorative accessories. The company said the deal will enable Surya to “continue to penetrate and better serve the growing high-end interior design segment as well as complement the company’s existing home furnishings assortment with a wider range of accent pieces and accessories.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Global Views will continue to operate as an independent brand with creative direction from CEO David Gebhart. The deal is expected to be completed in the coming months.

“This marks the start of a transformative new chapter for our company. With the addition of Global Views to the Surya family, we will be able to reach more designers and better serve their needs,” said Satya Tiwari, President of Surya. He added: “We look forward to being the custodians of the iconic Global Views brand and we are confident that, under our leadership and David’s creative vision, it will continue to prosper for generations to come.”

The purchase illustrates Surya’s strategy of providing an even wider mix of home furnishings for a variety of lifestyles. Surya has been steadily adding product categories over the last decade and “continues to invest heavily in building out each category with design-driven products backed by strong inventory and exemplary service.”

“Partnering with Surya to keep the Global Views brand growing and thriving in the home decor marketplace is a blessing for me, and my partners Frederick Rayner and Lois Del Negro. This is an extremely exciting juncture in the history of our company. I will continue to spearhead the Global Views brand with the creative team already in place,” David Gebhart said. “Having witnessed firsthand the dramatic growth and development of Surya, we are confident Global Views, under Satya’s stewardship, will have an even greater impact in our industry and the future of home furnishings design.”

The companies did not reveal a purchase price for the proposed transaction.

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