The Spanish fashion conglomerate Tendam has a new majority owner. Nine months after canceling its plans for an IPO in Spain, the investment vehicle of the Abu Dhabi royal family, Multiply Group, has acquired a 67% stake in the company from private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and PAI Partners. The deal values the company at over €1 billion, according to reports from the business daily Expansión.
Multiply Group acquires a 67% stake in Tendam, strengthening its presence in the global fashion market. – Tendam
The acquisition follows unsuccessful attempts to take Tendam public, as the market conditions failed to meet the expectations of CVC and PAI Partners. Both firms had been part of Tendam’s ownership since 2006, following a complex bidding war that also involved private equity firm Permira. In 2017, CVC and PAI Partners acquired Permira’s 33% stake, becoming the sole owners.
According to the same source, in addition to IPO attempts, CVC and PAI Partners had also explored other options for the company, including selling it to investors with an industrial profile or to the department store group El Corte Inglés.
Formerly known as Grupo Cortefiel, Tendam’s portfolio includes Women’secret, Springfield, Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Hoss Intropia, Slowlove, High Spirits, Dash and Stars, OOTO, Milano, Fifty, and Hi&Bye. The group operates more than 1,760 points of sale across 80 countries, including standalone stores, department store corners, and franchises. It also maintains an online presence through over 33 websites.
