M&A Deal Summary

The Carlyle Group Acquires END.

On March 23, 2021, private equity firm The Carlyle Group acquired e-commerce company END.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Carlyle Group’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is The Carlyle Group’s 47th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-03-23
Target END.
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) The Carlyle Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Goldman Sachs (Financial)
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (Legal)

Target

END.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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END. is a multi-brand, digital-led retailer, featuring luxury and contemporary fashion and the best in sneakers and streetwear. The company partners with more than 500 designers and brands, and has developed a highly engaged and loyal customer base through its exclusive collaborations and its unique omnichannel offering, including its online platform, mobile apps, and physical stores. END. is widely recognized for its focus on a high-quality consumer experience and its curated product selection. END. was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Carlyle Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 376.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 669 of 695
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 198 of 202
Country (United Kingdom) 47 of 50
Year (2021) 5 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-08 Disguise

London, California, United States

Disguise is a technology platform that enables creatives and technologists to imagine, create and deliver spectacular visual experiences. The platform combines real-time 3D visualization software with high-performance media server hardware. The company is one of the main providers of XR and virtual production technology to film & TV studios, broadcasters, corporates, and the e-gaming sector globally. Disguise was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-01 Liberty Tire Recycling

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Liberty Tire Recycling is a premier provider of tire recycling services in North America. Liberty collects and recycles used tires for innovative, beneficial re-use. The recycled rubber produced by Liberty is used as crumb rubber and industrial feedstock for molded products; as tire-derived fuel for industrial kilns, mills, and power plants; and as rubber mulch for landscaping and playgrounds. The company maintains a network of processing plants and comprehensive, nationwide collection services. Liberty Tire Recycling was formed in 2002 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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