Tue, 25 May 2010 | BUSINESS SALE
Discount retailer The Original Factory Shop has reportedly been placed on the market for up to £200m.
Private equity owner Duke Street has hired KPMG to advise on the disposal of the 134-store chain. It has been predicted that the completion of the sale could take up to a year.
The move comes as several buy-out vehicles prepare to request more cash from investors, and are eager to complete deals or to demonstrate returns in order to set themselves apart from rivals.
The chain has prospered in the economic downturn as consumers look to get more for their cash. The retailer sells branded products such as L'Oreal and Adidas, and its range includes clothing, toys, electricals, houseware and gifts, all of which are discounted by up to 70 per cent.
The chain was created in 1969 as part of Peter Black's empire and offered excess orders and seconds from Marks & Spencers. It was bought by Duke Street in a management buyout deal worth £69 million.
The Original Factory Shop aims to expand its warehouse facilities to double in size, to cope with an anticipated rise in business. It currently has a workforce of 2,100.
Its accounts showed sales of £132 million for the year to March 28, which is an increase of 35 per cent on the previous year.
In a late afternoon update today, a spokesperson for The Original Factory Shop said that although Duke Street was advising the business, the business is not on the market.
This unique business excels in the import and distribution of hairpieces across diverse sales channels, boasting a vast product range designed to look natural for all customer segments. With strong supplier relationships and a multifaceted sales stra...
This established business is a leading provider of customised boiler analysis systems, boasting strong, long-term relationships with prestigious clients in the power, refinery, and defence sectors. With a talented team and a solid presence in interna...
This business offers a strategic position as a UK agent for a renowned recycling machinery manufacturer, serving a robust client base that includes international blue-chip organisations. With opportunities for expansion into new sectors and a fully r...
14
|
Jul
|
PE-backed Compleat group acquires egg products firm | BUSINESS SALE
The Compleat Food Group, a food manufacturing group backed b...
14
|
Jul
|
Online firm acquires assets of skateboard retailer from administrators | BUSINESS SALE
SkatePro, a Danish-headquartered online specialist retailer,...
14
|
Jul
|
Concrete admixture manufacturer moves for waterproofing specialist | BUSINESS SALE
A concrete admixture manufacturer has enhanced its product r...
14
|
Jul
|
Abercrave care home business acquired out of administration | BUSINESS SALE
A care home business in Abercrave has been acquired out of a...
14
|
Jul
|
Concrete admixture manufacturer moves for waterproofing specialist | BUSINESS SALE
A concrete admixture manufacturer has enhanced its product r...
14
|
Jul
|
Online firm acquires assets of skateboard retailer from administrators | BUSINESS SALE
SkatePro, a Danish-headquartered online specialist retailer,...
Business Sale Report is the complete resource for finding genuine acquisition opportunities.
Join today to receive:
All this and much more, including the latest M&A news and exclusive resources
Please choose your settings for this site below. For more information please read our Cookie Policy
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide you with access to all features.
These are analytics cookies that help us to improve the way our website works.
These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use.