Transactions

Colette by Colette Hayman – sale of minority interest to IFM Investors

Miles Advisory Partners advised the shareholders of Colette by Colette Hayman on their sale of a minority interest to IFM Investors

Transaction Details

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Sector
Consumer
Miles Role

Sell-side advisor to the shareholders of Colette by Colette Hayman

Deal Type

Business Divestment

Year Completed

2017

Contacts for this Transaction
Rohan Manikath
Managing Director
Contact Rohan Manikath

Overview

  • Colette is a leading Australian fashion accessories retailer, founded in 2010 by Colette and Mark Hayman to address a gap in the market for on-trend, high-quality designer handbags and accessories at affordable price points
  • The business offers own-branded handbags, costume jewellery and related accessories, with a clear market-leading position in Australasia, ranking #1 specialist for own-branded, on-trend quality handbags at affordable prices, and #2 in costume jewellery
  • Colette has a growing international presence and a stated vision to become a global fashion accessories retailer
  • This transaction offers Colette access to institutional capital and a strategic partnership which will help to scale its store network and global footprint, whilst retaining founder involvement to drive continuity of brand and merchandising

Further information on this transaction is available at: Colette by Colette Hayman / IFM Investors Press Release