Talbots - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Talbots M&A Summary

Talbots has acquired 1 company of its own. It has also divested 1 asset.

Talbots’ largest acquisition to date was in 2006, when it acquired J.Jill for $517M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2009, when it sold J.Jill to Arcapita for $75M. Talbots has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include retail (100%).

Talbots Ownership

Who owns Talbots?

Talbots is owned by Sycamore Partners. It was acquired on August 7, 2012.

Is Talbots PE-backed?

Yes. Talbots is owned by private equity investor Sycamore Partners.

Talbots Business Overview

Where is Talbots headquartered?

Talbots is headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts.

What sector is Talbots in?

Talbots is a retail company.

When was Talbots founded?

Talbots was founded in 1947.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity1
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Talbots

The Talbots, Inc.

One Talbots Drive,
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
United States,
(781) 749-7600
www.talbots.com

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.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
vol $517M $517M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
vol $75M $75M
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
J.Jill, Inc. 2009-07-02 75M USD Divestiture
Quincy, Massachusetts · www.jjill.com
J.Jill, Inc. 2006-02-07 517M USD Add-on Acquisition
Quincy, Massachusetts · www.jjill.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Retail 1 (100%) 517M (100%) 1 (100%) 75M (100%)
Total 1 $517M 1 $75M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 1 517M 1 75M
  Massachusetts 1 517M 1 75M
Total 1 $517M 1 $75M

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $517M
TOTAL $517M
Largest J.Jill, Inc.
$517M (2006-02-07)
sell # Total
< $100M 1 $75M
TOTAL $75M
Largest J.Jill, Inc.
$75M (2009-07-02)

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Investor(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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