GOLDEN GOOSE acquired by APHEON (EX ERGON)
Context
Ergon Capital Partners III has acquired a majority stake in Golden Goose srl from Dgpa sgr, Riello Investimenti, and founders. Golden Goose is a fast-growing Italian luxury brand, renowned for its high-end casual apparel and iconic sneakers. The transaction follows months of speculation and marks a significant milestone for the brand's expansion.
GOLDEN GOOSE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.1x).
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Target
Golden Goose is an italian luxury shoes brand, famous for its "superstar" model with the iconic star and deliberately worn-out look, the brand bridges the gap between streetwear and high fashion. Its products are distributed through a strong wholesale network and flagship stores.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2025 | HSG (FORMERLY SEQUOIA CAPITAL CHINA) | GOLDEN GOOSE | ITALY | Fashion & Apparel |
| 12/2020 | PERMIRA | GOLDEN GOOSE | ITALY | Fashion & Apparel |
| 02/2017 | THE CARLYLE GROUP | GOLDEN GOOSE | ITALY | Fashion & Apparel |
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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR
Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Target: golden goose
Acquirer: apheon (ex ergon)