Secondary Buyout • Apparel/Textiles

Lion Capital Acquires DMC Group

On February 13, 2019, private equity firm Lion Capital acquired apparel/textiles company DMC Group from BlueGem Capital Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Lion Capital’s 5th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Lion Capital’s 13th transaction in the United States.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 13, 2019
Target DMC Group
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Lion Capital
Sellers(s) BlueGem Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Pragma (Financial)

Target Company

DMC Group

Illzach, United States
DMC Group is a embroidery brand manufacturer. The company's product “Mouliné” is a premium cotton thread available in 465 different colours, is a reference within crafts and fashion. DMC Group was founded in 1746 and is based in Illzach, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Lion Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 4.3B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Lion Capital LLP is a specialist private equity firm focused on consumer-oriented opportunities throughout Europe and North America. Specific areas of interest include apparel, accessories, luxury goods, food, and specialty retail. Lion Capital LLP was formed in 2004 and is based in London. The Firm has an additional office in New York City.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 38 of 42
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout 20 of 20
Country: United States 13 of 15
Year: 2019 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-13 Wool And The Gang

London, United Kingdom

Wool And The Gang is a manufacturer of knitwear women, men and children. Wool And The Gang was founded in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-02 AX Beauty Brands

Los Angeles, California, United States

AX Beauty Brands offers both beauty and personal care incubation under one roof. With a focus on trend science, it is focused on changing the landscape of brand innovation with a current portfolio of brands including: NatureWell, Found Active, Orlando Pita Play, TXTUR, and Paint & Petals. AX Beauty Brands was founded in 2009 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

BlueGem Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

BlueGem Capital Partners LLP is an independent private equity firm that invests in mid-market European businesses in Europe, primarily those based in the UK and Italy. The Firm looks to invest €30 – €60 million per transaction. Specific areas of interest include retail, consumer goods/brands, wholesale distribution, and business services. Types of transactions include growth capital financings, MBOs, MBIs, and replacement capital. BlueGem Capital Partners LLP was spin-off of Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity. BlueGem Capital Partners LLP was formed in 2006 and is based in London.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 2 of 3
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2019 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-13 Wool And The Gang

London, United Kingdom

Wool And The Gang is a manufacturer of knitwear women, men and children. Wool And The Gang was founded in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-29 Light & Living

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Light & Living is a producer of lampshades in affordable decorative lighting and home decor accessories. Light & Living was founded in 1972 and is based in Noordwijk, Netherlands.

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