Uptick in private equity secondary buyouts

Private equity firms are playing an increased role in shaping the fashion industry, snapping up brands under a variety of circumstances as trade buyers approach M&A with more caution.

In the money: Republic buy highlights secondary buyout trend

3 August 2010

Private equity firms are playing an increased role in shaping the fashion industry, snapping up brands under a variety of circumstances as trade buyers approach M&A with more caution.

UK: Lloyds sells TM Lewin stake to new JV

6 July 2010

Finance company Lloyds Banking Group has reported it will sell its equity stake in shirt maker TM Lewin to a newly formed venture.

UK: French Connection completes Nicole Farhi sale

5 July 2010

Fashion retailer French Connection Group Plc has completed the sale of its Nicole Farhi brand, finalising a deal announced earlier this year.

UK: Private equity group TPG buys Republic for GBP300m

21 June 2010

Fashion group Republic has been acquired by the private equity company TPG for £300m (US$445.5m).

US: Phillips-Van Heusen to buy Tommy Hilfiger in $3bn deal

15 March 2010

US apparel firm Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) today (15 March) revealed it is to buy fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger for $3bn, in a move that will create one of world's largest and most profitable clothing companies.