THE KOOPLES acquired by MAUS FRERES
Context
The Kooples has been acquired by the Swiss family group Maus Freres, which also owns Lacoste, Gant, and Aigle, as part of its development strategy focused on accessible luxury premium brands. The brand was previously owned by the Elicha family (founder and majority shareholder) and the LBO France fund, which held a 20% stake.
THE KOOPLES, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).
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Target
Founded in 2008 by the Elicha brothers, The Kooples is a contemporary French fashion house renowned for its rock 'n' roll aesthetic and "unisex" high-end silhouettes. The brand offers premium ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories for both men and women. At the time of its acquisition, The Kooples operated a robust retail network of near 300 points of sale in France and in Europe.
Ent. Value
€100–350M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
below 1.5x
EV / EBITDA
5x–12x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with THE KOOPLES
Other operations with THE KOOPLES
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/2025 | VERDOSO | THE KOOPLES | FRANCE | Fashion & Apparel |
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Valuation range: EV €100–350M
Revenue range: €150–250M
EBITDA range: €5–25M
EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x
EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x
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Target: the kooples
Acquirer: maus freres