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Hanes Acquires Bras N Things

On February 13, 2018, Hanes acquired retailer Bras N Things for 400M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hanes’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Hanes’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hanes’ 2nd transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-02-13
Target Bras N Things
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Hanes
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 400M USD

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Bras N Things

Alexandria, Australia
Bras N Things is a retailer and online seller of intimate apparel in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Bras N Things sells proprietary bras, panties and lingerie sets through a retail network of approximately 170 stores. Bras N Things was established in 1987 and is based in Alexandria, Australia.

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Buyer

Hanes

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1901
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Revenue 3.5B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Hanesbrands' corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Entrance to Hanesbrands' corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Hanes is a consumer goods company with a portfolio of apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, C9 by Champion, Bali, Playtex, Just My Size, L’eggs, barely there, Wonderbra, Gear for Sports, Zorba, Sol y Oro and Rinbros. Hanes was founded in 1901 and is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 9
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 9
Country: Australia M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-18 Alternative Apparel

Norcross, Georgia, United States

Alternative Apparel, Inc. is a fast growing designer, marketer and distributor of premium, apparel. The Company's high quality products include a variety of fashion forward, basic apparel including T-shirts, casual shirts, tops, headwear and other everyday apparel and accessories for women, men and children.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-09 DBI

Rueil-Malmaison, France

DBI is a European underwear company that distributes iconic brands (Dim, Nur Die, Lovable, Playtex, Abanderado, Bellinda). DBI was founded in 1962 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

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