M&A Deal Summary

Talbots Acquires J.Jill

On February 7, 2006, Talbots acquired retailer J.Jill for 517M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Talbots’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Talbots’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Talbots’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Talbots’ 1st transaction in Massachusetts.
Investment Fate
  • J.Jill was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2009 for 75M USD.
  • J.Jill was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2015.
  • J.Jill went public in 2017.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-02-07
Target J.Jill
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Talbots
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 517M USD
Advisor(s) Solomon Partners (Financial)

Target

J.Jill

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
website
J.Jill is a multi-channel retailer of woman’s apparel. Emphasizing a sophisticated casual lifestyle, J. Jill offers its merchandise through 205 stores across the United States, a website, and catalogs. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Talbots

Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1947
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

Talbots is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of women's apparel, shoes, and accessories. Established in 1947, Talbots is known for its classic women's clothing. The company operates over 500 Talbots stores in 46 states and Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-07-02 J.Jill

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

J.Jill is a multi-channel retailer of woman’s apparel. Emphasizing a sophisticated casual lifestyle, J. Jill offers its merchandise through 205 stores across the United States, a website, and catalogs. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Sell $75M
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