Studio Retail Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Studio Retail Group M&A Summary

Studio Retail Group has acquired 2 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 4 assets.

Studio Retail Group’s largest acquisition to date was in 2004, when it acquired GLS Educational Supplies for $41M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2013, when it sold Nottingham Rehab to Lloyds TSB Development Capital for $37M. The Company’s most targeted sectors include consumer products (50%) and distribution (50%).

Studio Retail Group Ownership

Who owns Studio Retail Group?

Studio Retail Group is owned by Frasers Group. It was acquired on February 23, 2023.

Studio Retail Group Business Overview

Where is Studio Retail Group headquartered?

Studio Retail Group is headquartered in Accrington, United Kingdom.

What is Studio Retail Group’s revenue?

Studio Retail Group disclosed revenue of 579M GBP for 2021 and 435M GBP for 2020.

How many employees does Studio Retail Group have?

Studio Retail Group has 1,703 employees.

What sector is Studio Retail Group in?

Studio Retail Group is a retail company.

When was Studio Retail Group founded?

Studio Retail Group was founded in 1955.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity6
    • M&A Buy Activity2
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 5

Studio Retail Group

Studio Retail Group plc

Church Bridge House Henry Street,
Accrington, BB5 4EE
United Kingdom,
+44 16 1303 3465
www.studioretail.group

Studio Retail Group operates as a multi-channel retailer in the business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketplaces primarily in the United Kingdom (UK), Europe, and Asia. Studio Retail Group was founded in 1955 and is based in Accrington, England.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
vol $41M $41M
Sell (0.2/yr) # 3 - 1 - - - 4
vol $59M $59M
  6

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Findel Education Ltd. 2021-04-20 - Divestiture
Accrington, United Kingdom · www.findel-education.co.uk
Kitbag Ltd. 2016-02-02 17M USD Divestiture
Manchester, United Kingdom · www.kitbag.com
Kleeneze Ltd. 2015-03-25 5M USD Divestiture
Accrington, United Kingdom · www.kleeneze.com
Nottingham Rehab Ltd. 2013-03-19 37M GBP Divestiture
Leicestershire, United Kingdom · www.nrshealthcare.com
Kleeneze Ltd. 2006-10-13 - Add-on Acquisition
Accrington, United Kingdom · www.kleeneze.com
GLS Educational Supplies 2004-12-02 41M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Cheshire, United Kingdom
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Consumer Products 1 (50%) - 1 (25%) 5M (9%)
Distribution 1 (50%) 41M (100%) - -
E-Commerce - - 1 (25%) 17M (29%)
Education - - 1 (25%) -
Medical Products - - 1 (25%) 37M (63%)
Total 2 $41M 4 $59M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 2 41M 4 59M
Total 2 $41M 4 $59M

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $41M
TOTAL $41M
Largest GLS Educational Supplies
$41M (2004-12-02)
sell # Total
< $100M 3 $59M
TOTAL $59M
Largest Nottingham Rehab Ltd.
$37M (2013-03-19)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
50%
1 (50%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
50%
2 (50%)
Strategic(s)
50%
2 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Revenue

579   34% 2021
435   15% 2020
507   6% 2019
479   5% 2018
457   12% 2017
411   17% 2016
407   14% 2015
468   2014
(millions of GBP) Show More Show Less

Employees

1,703

Established

1955

Former Name

Findel plc

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