M&A Deal Summary

Bath & Body Works Acquires Henri Bendel

On October 21, 1985, Bath & Body Works acquired retailer Henri Bendel

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 3rd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 2nd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1985-10-21
Target Henri Bendel
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Bath & Body Works
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Henri Bendel

New York, New York, United States
Henri Bendel is a retailer women's fashion and accessories. The Company was formed in 1895 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer

Bath & Body Works

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1963
Sector Retail
Employees8,800
Revenue 7.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Bath & Body Works is a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty, and personal care products and accessories. Bath & Body Works was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector (Retail) 3 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 5
State (New York) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 3 of 7
Year (1985) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1985-02-05 Lerner

New York, New York, United States

Lerner is a specialty clothing retailer serving women and children.

Buy $260M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1988-01-01 Abercrombie & Fitch

New Albany, Ohio, United States

Abercrombie & Fitch is an American casual clothing retailer. Abercrombie sells direct to consumers via more than 1,000 retail stores as well as through it's website. Abercrombie & Fitch was formed in 1892 and is based in New Albany, Ohio. Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in 1892 and is based in New Albany, Ohio.

Buy $46M
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