M&A Deal Summary

Bath & Body Works Acquires Victoria s Secret Stores

On July 15, 1982, Bath & Body Works acquired retailer Victoria s Secret Stores for 13M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bath & Body Works’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1982-07-15
Target Victoria s Secret Stores
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Bath & Body Works
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 13M USD

Target

Victoria s Secret Stores

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States
Victoria's Secret is an international retailer of lingerie and women's apparel. The Company was formed in 1977 and is headquartered in Reynoldsburg, 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 1 of 7
Sector (Retail) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Ohio) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 1 of 7
Year (1982) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
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