Retail & Consumer
Sector Expertise
Apax Funds have been one of the leading global investors in the Retail and Consumer sector over several decades, during which time they have invested €2.4bn of equity in retail businesses.
Apax Funds have backed a diverse range of retail, consumer and leisure businesses across its global platform: companies such as Somerfield and New Look in the UK; Plantasjen in Scandinavia; CBR in Germany; Sisal and Panrico in Southern Europe and Tommy Bahama, Spyder and LifeTime Fitness in the USA as well as global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and PVH/Calvin Klein.
The Retail & Consumer team is made up of 23 investment professionals globally, including seven partners, spread throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The team has a range of professional backgrounds and wide experience across many segments within retail, consumer and leisure.
News
Apax Partners reaches definitive agreement to sell Tommy Hilfiger Group to Phillips-Van Heusen for €2.2 billion
Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced a definitive agreement to sell Tommy Hilfiger Group to Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation for a total consideration of approximately €2.2bn ($3.0bn), including €1.924bn ($2.6bn) in cash and €276m ($380m) in Phillips-Van Heusen common stock.
Apax divests partial stake in rue21, inc.
Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced the completion of the February 25, 2010 secondary public offering of 6,053,877 shares of common stock of rue21, inc. at a price of $28.50 per share.
Apax Partners and Consortium sell Somerfield to The Co-Operative Group
A consortium including funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, Barclays Capital, and R20 today announces it has completed the sale of Somerfield to The Co-Operative Group for £1.565bn. The transaction marks a successful exit for the consortium.
Sector Insight
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Tommy Hilfiger: A global fashion brand
Redefining the Group’s focus to reflect the brand’s global presence, premium brand image and positioning
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New Look: Value Fashion
"We have transformed the business over the last 3 1/2 years and I am not sure we could have done that as a public company." Phil Wrigley, CEO, New Look
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Apax and PVH story: Innovative funding
Designer Calvin Klein founded the label named after him in 1968 and continued to establish it as one of the most popular lifestyle brands in the world. The company's portfolio includes the brands cK and cK Jeans, clothing accessories, shoes, glasses, watches as well as perfumes are also sold under the Calvin Klein label.
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