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01/2025

THE KOOPLES acquired by VERDOSO

FRANCE Consumer Products / Fashion & Apparel REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

The transaction involves the 100% sale of The Kooples by MF Brands Group to Verdoso, a French industrial group specializing in the turnaround and transformation of distressed assets. This strategic exit allows the seller to offload a non-core, loss-making fashion label and refocus on its global premium brands like Lacoste. The strategic rationale for the buyer is the acquisition of a globally recognized brand at a potential valuation discount, with the aim of restoring its "glam rock" appeal and operational efficiency. This move reflects a wider trend in the "accessible luxury" sector, where players are forced to consolidate or sell as they struggle with high fixed costs and a cooling consumer appetite.

As a reminder, the company was previously acquired by Maus Freres in 2019 as part of its expansion strategy.

THE KOOPLES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, 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 (11.3x).

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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.

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Other operations with THE KOOPLES

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
03/2019MAUS FRERESTHE KOOPLESFRANCEConsumer Products

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.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Target: the kooples

Acquirer: verdoso