Add-on Acquisition • Retail

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 Context
  • 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.

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M&A Deal Summary

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

Target Company

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 Overview 1

Buyer

Bath & Body Works

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1963
Sector Retail
Employees8,975
Revenue 7.3B USD (2025)
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 Context for Buyer #
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
FOLLOWING 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