At what enterprise value was MARC JACOBS acquired in 2026?

During the acquisition of MARC JACOBS by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP in 2026, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b USD. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Retail & Consumer industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.0x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of MARC JACOBS when it was acquired by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP?

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When was MARC JACOBS acquired by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP?

MARC JACOBS was acquired by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP in 2026.

What was the revenue of MARC JACOBS at the time of the deal?

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05/2026

MARC JACOBS acquired by WHP GLOBAL / G-III APPAREL GROUP

UNITED STATES Luxury Goods / Fashion & Leather Goods EV 1b - 4b USD

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 LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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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