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M&A Deal Summary

Sycamore Partners Acquires Limited Stores

On February 24, 2017, private equity firm Sycamore Partners acquired retailer Limited Stores

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 6th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sycamore Partners’ 3rd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-02-24
Target Limited Stores
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Sycamore Partners
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed

Target

Limited Stores

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Limited Stores is a specialty retailer offering upscale branded women's contemporary American casual and working apparel in 229 stores throughout the U.S. Garments for this iconic brand target an audience between 25 and 45 and include shirts/tops, pants, denim, jackets, sweaters, skirts, dresses, and accessories. Limited Stores was founded in 1963 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Buyer

Sycamore Partners

New York, New York, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Sycamore Partners is an opportunistic and operationally focused private equity firm that targets businesses and divisions in the consumer and retail sectors. The Firm looks to partner with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their businesses. Sycamore was formed in 2011 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 29
Sector: Retail M&A 6 of 10
Type: Special Situations/Distressed M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Ohio M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 10 of 25
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-17 The Kasper Group

New York, New York, United States

The Kasper Group is a designer and marketer of category brands in the suits, suited separates, and dress categories. In the wholesale channel, the company sells product under brands such as Kasper, Le Suit, Evan Picone, and Albert Nipon.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-27 NBG Home

Austin, Texas, United States

NBG Home is a provider of an extensive array of home décor products, including ready-made and custom framing, lighting, accent furniture, wall décor, and soft goods under a portfolio of leading brands. NBG serves a wide variety of retail partners, including mass merchants, specialty stores, discount stores, home centers, warehouse clubs, and internet retailers. NBG Home is based in Austin, Texas.

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