VALENTINO has been 100% owned by MAYHOOLA since July 2012.

At what enterprise value was VALENTINO acquired in 2012?

During the acquisition of VALENTINO by MAYHOOLA in 2012, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of VALENTINO when it was acquired by MAYHOOLA?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for VALENTINO is in the range of Above 20x.

When was VALENTINO acquired by MAYHOOLA?

VALENTINO was acquired by MAYHOOLA in 2012.

What was the revenue of VALENTINO at the time of the deal?

The revenue of VALENTINO at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of VALENTINO during the acquisition?

VALENTINO's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 25M - 50M EUR.

How is the data for the VALENTINO acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the VALENTINO deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://bebeez.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Factiva-28July20231427.pdf

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.9x.

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07/2012

VALENTINO acquired by MAYHOOLA

ITALY Luxury Goods / Fashion & Leather Goods EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Mayhoola for Investments has acquired full ownership of Valentino Fashion Group (VFG) from Red&Black Lux S.a.r.l., a holding company controlled by Permira Funds (80%) and the Marzotto family (20%). The transaction focuses specifically on the Valentino brand and the M Missoni license. The deal structure excludes the MCS-Marlboro Classics brand (which remains with Red&Black) and follows the earlier separation of Hugo Boss from the group. The acquisition was funded entirely through cash without recourse to bank financing, reflecting the financial strength of the Qatari investors. This exit marks the conclusion of Permira's ownership, during which the firm restructured the group's debt and revitalized the brand's creative direction.

VALENTINO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2012, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level as high as the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.9x).

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Target

Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani, Valentino is one of the world's most renowned luxury houses. The brand is deeply rooted in Haute Couture and offers a wide range of ready-to-wear, leather goods, and accessories. Under the ownership of Mayhoola (since 2012) and the leadership of CEO Jacopo Venturini, the brand successfully executed an elevation strategy, focusing on its heritage and red-carpet presence. In 2022, Valentino operated 211 directly operated stores in over 25 countries and generated €1.4 billion in revenue.

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Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
07/2023	KERING	VALENTINO	ITALY	Fashion & Leather Goods

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M EUR

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Target: valentino

Acquirer: mayhoola