Retail & Consumer
Sector Expertise
Apax Funds have been one of the leading global investors in the Retail and Consumer sector over several decades, during which time they have invested €2.4bn of equity in retail businesses.
Apax Funds have backed a diverse range of retail, consumer and leisure businesses across its global platform: companies such as Somerfield and New Look in the UK; Plantasjen in Scandinavia; CBR in Germany; Sisal and Panrico in Southern Europe and Tommy Bahama, Spyder and LifeTime Fitness in the USA as well as global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and PVH/Calvin Klein.
The Retail & Consumer team is made up of 23 investment professionals globally, including seven partners, spread throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The team has a range of professional backgrounds and wide experience across many segments within retail, consumer and leisure.
News
Violet Acquisitions announces the sale of Somerfield to the Co-Operative Group
The shareholders of Violet Acquisitions Limited, which include funds advised by Apax Partners, Barclays Capital, the Tchenguiz Family Trust and Kaupthing, have today agreed the sale of Somerfield Limited to the Co-Operative Group for £1.565bn.
Voluntary Public Tender Offer for D+S europe AG published
Pyramus S.à r.l., a company based in Luxembourg and controlled by funds advised by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, today published the bidding document for its Voluntary Public Tender Offer to the shareholders of D+S europe AG.
Apax supports the growth strategy of D+S europe AG as new core share-holder
Apax offers D+S europe shareholders EUR 13.00 per share in the context of a Voluntary Public Tender Offer (in accordance with § 29 WpUEG). After the signing of a capital increase and including shares secured through SPA and Irrevocable undertakings, Apax will hold a total of 27% of the diluted share capital.
Sector Insight
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Tommy Hilfiger: A global fashion brand
Redefining the Group’s focus to reflect the brand’s global presence, premium brand image and positioning
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New Look: Value Fashion
"We have transformed the business over the last 3 1/2 years and I am not sure we could have done that as a public company." Phil Wrigley, CEO, New Look
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Apax and PVH story: Innovative funding
Designer Calvin Klein founded the label named after him in 1968 and continued to establish it as one of the most popular lifestyle brands in the world. The company’s portfolio includes the brands cK and cK Jeans, clothing accessories, shoes, glasses, watches as well as perfumes are also sold under the Calvin Klein label.
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