Add-on Acquisition • Retail

Chanel S.A. Acquires Orlebar Brown

On September 28, 2018, Chanel S.A. acquired retailer Orlebar Brown from Piper

Acquisition Context
  • This is Chanel S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Chanel S.A.’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 28, 2018
Target Orlebar Brown
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Chanel S.A.
Sellers(s) Piper
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Cavendish (Financial)

Target Company

Orlebar Brown

London, United Kingdom
Founded in 2007, Orlebar Brown began as a beachwear brand for men. The company has since evolved its product offering to include a full range of holiday wear. The firm distributes to more than 38 countries and is present in stores including Selfridges, Harrods and Barneys. It has three standalone stores in Britain and sells to 105 countries via its e-commerce platform.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Chanel S.A.

Neuilly sur Seine, France

Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Chanel S.A. is a provider of fashion products fragrances, make-up products, skin care products.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom 1 of 1
Year: 2018 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Piper

London, United Kingdom

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Piper is a specialist private equity firm focused on investments in consumer brands with strong growth potential. Piper specifically targets high-growth, small to mid-sized companies in retail, leisure, and consumer products and services. The Firm works closely with management to build industry-leading companies. Prospective businesses are generally profitable with revenues of £5 to £25 million. Piper prefers companies based in the UK and invests up to £15 million per transaction. The Firm will consider both control and minority investment positions. Piper was formed in 1986 and is based in London, England.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 16 of 22
Sector: Retail 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 6 of 9
Country: United Kingdom 16 of 22
Year: 2018 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-23 Be At One

London, United Kingdom

Be At One Ltd. is a cocktail bar operator. Be At One offers champagne and sparkling wine, mojito and caipirinha, iced tea martinis, and brandy. Be At One Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-02 Bloom & Wild

London, United Kingdom

Bloom & Wild is a global flower industry, over a billion flower exchanges take place every year. Bloom & Wild provides beautiful, brilliantly-designed letterbox surprises and make-a-statement bouquets. The flowers are sent as the freshest buds, carefully packed and ready to bloom for arrangements that last. Bloom & Wild was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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