M&A Deal Summary

Bath & Body Works Acquires La Senza

On October 1, 2006, Bath & Body Works acquired apparel/textiles company La Senza for 710M CAD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 2nd transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 3rd transaction in Ohio.
Investment Fate
  • La Senza was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2018.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-10-01
Target La Senza
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Bath & Body Works
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 710M CAD

Target

La Senza

Columbus, Ohio, United States
La Senza is a provider of bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, beauty, and accessories through stores and e-commerce. La Senza was formed in 1990 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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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 6 of 7
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
State (Ohio) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 6 of 7
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-16 Slatkin

New York, New York, United States

Slatkin & Co. is a vendor of home fragrances at department and specialty stores such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks and Barney’s. Slatkin & Co. is known for its scented and designed collections of scented candles, potpourris and room sprays. Slatkin & Co produces five distinctive signature lines: Slatkin & Co., Oscar Home; Elton John; C.Z. Guest: and Kabbalah. Internationally, the collection is sold at Barney’s Japan, Harrod’s, Harvey Nichols, Joyce Hong Kong, and Liberty of London.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-15 Express

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Express is a specialty retailers, a preferred young and sophisticated designer brand for work and casual wear among fashion-forward young women and men. Express was founded in 1980 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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