M&A Deal Summary

Axcel Acquires Noa Noa

On January 1, 2007, private equity firm Axcel acquired apparel/textiles company Noa Noa

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Axcel’s 4th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Axcel’s 21st transaction in Denmark.
Investment Fate
  • Noa Noa was sold to a financial buyer in 2019.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-01-01
Target Noa Noa
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Axcel
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Noa Noa

Kvistgard, Denmark
Noa Noa is an international fashion brand for women and children. Noa Noa clothing is sold to fashion-conscious women under the Noa Noa brand and to girls aged 0 to 12 under the Noa Noa miniature brand. Both brands feature a feminine, Bohemian-inspired style at affordable prices. Noa Noa was founded in 1981 and is based in Kvistgard, Denmark.

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Buyer

Axcel

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 4.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Axcel Management AS is a private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts in Denmark and Sweden. Axcel primarily seeks companies with a strong Danish or Swedish base and international potential. The Firm looks to invest in companies with revenues of DKK 250 million (€ 35 million) to DKK 4 billion (€ 535 million). Axcel prefers majority positions. Axcel Management A/S was formed in 1994. The Firm is based in Copenhagen with an additional office in Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 69
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 25 of 40
Country: Denmark M&A 21 of 47
Year: 2007 M&A 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Zizzi

Billund, Denmark

Zizzi manufactures women's fashions aimed at two segments: plus-size clothing and standard-size clothing. Zizzi offers several sub-brands specializing in activewear, underwear, swimwear and maternity. Zizzi was founded in 1988 and is based in Billund, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-01 Cimbria A/S

Thisted, Denmark

Cimbria A/S is a manufacturer of equipment used for either seed processing or post-harvest grain handling. The company’s products include equipment for cleaning, drying and storing grain and seed, as well as conveyors linking equipment in a handling or processing line. Products range from standalone equipment pieces to large custom built project installations. Cimbria operates two production facilities in Denmark, and one in each of Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy.

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