Wilhelmina’s Pretty, Pretty Deal

Wilhelmina International Ltd. and its affiliated companies—including Wilhelmina Models, Wilhelmina Miami, Wilhelmina Film & TV and Wilhelmina Artist Management—have gone public. The New York–based modeling agency was acquired by publicly traded New Century Equity Holdings Corp. Founded in 1967 by supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper, the company today has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami and has represented models, actors and other celebrities such as Anjelica Huston, Lauren Hutton, Beverly Johnson, Jessica Lange, Mark Vanderloo, Fergie, Ciara, Brandy and golfer David Leadbetter. The acquisition is subject to stockholder approval and is expected to be finalized in February.