Gant

4.7x money multiple

Successful international expansion and development of a premium brand of clothing for men, women, and children

Investment date

2002 – 2006

Good to great

money multiple

Robust growth in existing markets and launched the GANT brand in 14 new markets

IRR

80 new GANT branded stores opened as well as an increase in other retail locations to over 4,000 outlets in over 70 countries

new geographies entered

Almost doubling of EBIDTA from €12m in 2002 to €23m in 2005

Strengthening of the global licensing business with new leading license partners for shoes and fragrances

Successful launch of women’s wear which accounted for 15% at exit

Successful €241m IPO on Stockholm Stock Exchange in April 2006