Private Equity Track record
  • Gantl
    GANT
    Sweden / Private Equity

    Consumer

    Overview

    GANT is an international marketer and designer of premium branded apparel. On exit, GANT had over 300 stores and 4000 selected retailers in over 70 countries. GANT offers full ranges of clothing for men, women and children. In addition, GANT branded watches, footwear, eyewear, fragrances and home furnishings are designed and marketed by licensees. GANT partnered with 3i because of its sector expertise and presence of local offices backed by its international network.

    Highlights

    • Strengthened the global licensing business with new leading license partners for shoes and fragrances (Selva Shoes and Elizabeth Arden)
    • Increased EBITA from €12m in 2002 to €23m in 2005
    • Successful €241m IPO on Stockholm Stock Exchange in April 2006
    • 91% IRR with money multiple of 4.7x
    Key facts
    14 New geographies
    91% IRR
    4.7x Money multiple
    "We are committed to further strengthening our position and building our brand through marketing, product development and geographical expansion. 3i was already an important partner in achieving this." Arthur Engel, CEO, GANT
    Deal team
    Boris Kawohl
    Partner, Managing Director, Head of Consumer
    Benelux / Private Equity
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    Regulatory information 
    This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i Sweden.

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