MARC JACOBS acquired by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP
Context
The transaction consists of the divestment of Marc Jacobs by LVMH to an American consortium comprising WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. The transaction is structured around a 50/50 joint venture that will fully own the global intellectual property (IP) rights of the Marc Jacobs brand. While WHP Global will handle the high-margin licensing business, G-III will entirely buy out, manage, and operate the commercial business, including global direct-to-consumer retail and wholesale operations. The brand's 63-year-old founder, Marc Jacobs, will remain embedded in the business as Chief Creative Officer. For LVMH, which is currently still facing a post-pandemic luxury slowdown, this operation is a way to focus capital on its absolute heritage "ultra-luxury" brands (such as Louis Vuitton and Dior). This operation follows recent divestments, including Off-White, a 49% stake in Stella McCartney, and mainland China DFS travel retail activities.
MARC JACOBS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.2x).
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Target
Marc Jacobs is an iconic American fashion house specializing in accessible luxury ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, and accessories. Founded in 1984 by designer Marc Jacobs and his business partner Robert Duffy, the brand became a cultural and commercial powerhouse at the turn of the 2000s. Its economic model relies heavily on its highly successful leather goods line, driven by staple products such as "The Tote Bag" (retailing around €500), alongside global licensing agreements for fragrance and beauty. The organization operates through a hybrid network of direct retail boutiques and selective wholesale channels. Strategically, the firm bridges the gap between high-fashion runway creativity and consumer accessibility.
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b USD
Revenue range: 250M - 500M USD
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Target: marc jacobs
Acquirer: g-iii apparel group / whp global