M&A Deal Summary

Regent Acquires DBI

On March 9, 2022, private equity firm Regent acquired apparel/textiles company DBI from Hanes

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regent’s 4th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Regent’s 2nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-03-09
Target DBI
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Regent
Sellers(s) Hanes
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

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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DESCRIPTION

Regent L.P. is a private equity firm focused on control investments in small to large-sized companies with $10 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm has a particular interest in companies with strong brands. Broad sectors of interest include technology, consumer products, industrial, and media/entertainment. Prospective transaction situations include non-core or non-strategic divestitures and buyouts. Regent L.P. was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 22
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 4 of 4
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 14 of 19
Country: France M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-13 Club Monaco

New York, New York, United States

Club Monaco is a clothing company that offers men's and woman's clothing such as dresses, shirts, pants, and accessories. Club Monaco was founded in 1985 and is based in New York City.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-09 Lydall Thermal Acoustical Solutions

Hamptonville, North Carolina, United States

Lydall Thermal Acoustical Solutions manufactures high-performance acoustical and thermal management insulation components for the automotive and transportation industries. Lydall Thermal Acoustical Solutions is based in Hamptonville, North Carolina.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-13 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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