M&A Deal Summary

Capri Holding Acquires Jimmy Choo

On July 25, 2017, Capri Holding acquired apparel/textiles company Jimmy Choo from Labelux Group for 1.4B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Capri Holding’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Capri Holding’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Capri Holding’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-07-25
Target Jimmy Choo
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Capri Holding
Sellers(s) Labelux Group
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.4B USD

Target

Jimmy Choo

London, United Kingdom
Jimmy Choo is a branded designer, wholesaler and retailer of women’s shoes remain the core of the product offering, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Capri Holding

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Revenue 5.7B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Capri Holding is a global fashion luxury group, consisting of iconic brands that provide design, style, and craftsmanship. Its brands cover the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories including women’s and men’s accessories, footwear, and ready-to-wear as well as wearable technology, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and a full line of fragrance products. Capri Holdings was incorporated in 1981 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-25 Versace

Milan, Italy

Versace is an Italian luxury fashion house that designs, manufactures, and sells ready-to-wear clothing, haute couture, accessories, leather goods, footwear, fragrances, and home & lifestyle products. The Company also operates through boutiques worldwide and distributes via e-commerce and luxury retail channels. Versace was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Milan.

Buy €1.8B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Labelux Group

Caslano, Switzerland

Category Company
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

LABELUX Group GmbH distributes luxury goods. It offers ready-to-wear, women's shoes, handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance, men's shoes, women's accessories, and outerwear.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-01 Jimmy Choo

London, United Kingdom

Jimmy Choo is a branded designer, wholesaler and retailer of women’s shoes remain the core of the product offering, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy $811M