Pacific Brands - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Pacific Brands M&A Summary

Pacific Brands has acquired 5 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 3 assets.

Pacific Brands’ largest acquisition to date was in 2005, when it acquired Sheridan Australia Pty. for $62M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2014, when it sold Workwear Group Pty. to Wesfarmers Industrial And Safety Pty. for $180M. The Company’s most targeted sectors include apparel/textiles (80%) and distribution (20%).

Pacific Brands Ownership

Who owns Pacific Brands?

Pacific Brands is owned by Hanesbrands. It was acquired on April 27, 2016.

Was Pacific Brands formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Pacific Brands was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Pacific Brands Business Overview

Where is Pacific Brands headquartered?

Pacific Brands is headquartered in Richmond, Australia.

What is Pacific Brands’ revenue?

Pacific Brands disclosed revenue of 790M AUD for 2015 and 749M AUD for 2014.

How many employees does Pacific Brands have?

Pacific Brands has 3,600 employees.

What sector is Pacific Brands in?

Pacific Brands is a consumer products company.

When was Pacific Brands founded?

Pacific Brands was founded in 1888.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity8
    • M&A Buy Activity5
    • M&A Sell Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 5

Pacific Brands

Pacific Brands Ltd.

Building 10, Level 1,
Richmond, VIC 3121
Australia,
+61 3 9947 4900
www.pacificbrands.com.au

Pacific Brands is a provider in underwear, footwear, and sports equipment predominantly sourced from China, and bedding manufactured in Australia. Well known brands include Bonds, Berier, Holeproof, Grosby, Clarks, Malvern Star, Dunlop and Slazenger.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 5 - - - - - 5
vol $92M $92M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
vol $204M $204M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Dunlop Flooring Pty Ltd. 2016-12-14 24M AUD Divestiture
North Sunshine, Australia · www.dunlopflooring.com.au
Workwear Group Pty. Ltd.(Workwear Group) 2014-12-01 180M USD Divestiture
Port Melbourne, Australia · www.workweargroup.com.au
Brand Collective Pty Ltd. 2014-11-18 - Divestiture
Alexandria, Australia · www.brandcollective.com.au
Yakka Pty. Ltd. 2007-02-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Broadmeadows, Australia
Globe International - Streetwear Division 2006-10-19 30M AUD Divestiture
, Australia
Sheridan Australia Pty. Ltd. 2005-09-23 62M USD Add-on Acquisition
Ultimo, Australia · www.sheridan.com.au
TMI Australasia Pty. Ltd. 2005-01-20 - Add-on Acquisition
Richmond, Australia
Boydex International Pty. Ltd. 1995-01-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Hartwell, Australia
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Apparel/Textiles 4 (80%) 92M (100%) 1 (33%) 180M (88%)
Distribution 1 (20%) - - -
Consumer Products - - 1 (33%) 24M (12%)
Retail - - 1 (33%) -
Total 5 $92M 3 $204M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
Australia 5 92M 3 204M
Total 5 $92M 3 $204M

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 2 $92M
TOTAL $92M
Largest Sheridan Australia Pty. Ltd.
$62M (2005-09-23)
sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $180M
< $100M 1 $24M
TOTAL $204M
Largest Workwear Group Pty. Ltd.(Workwear Group)
$180M (2014-12-01)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
20%
1 (20%)
Strategic(s)
20%
1 (20%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
33%
1 (33%)
Strategic(s)
67%
2 (67%)

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