Breitling SA
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Breitling SA - overview
Established
1884
Location
Grenchen, -, Switzerland
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
Founded by Léon Breitling in 1884 and based in Grenchen, Switzerland, Breitling AG operates as a manufacturer of premium watches. The company also partners with other brands and organizations to create customized clocks and watches. In April 2017, CVC Capital Partners agreed to acquire an 80% majority stake in Breitling AG for EUR 800 million, and in October 2021, Partners Group bid to acquire a 25% minority stake in Breitling AG from CVC Capital Partners, valuing the company at approximately CHF 3 billion. As of November 2021, the company is being led by Georges Kern, as its CEO, and employs approximately 900 employees.
Breitling AG engages in the production and fabrication of luxury watches, and related accessories for men and women. The company makes watches with air, land, and ocean themes and sells them through online stores, authorized dealers, and flagship boutiques under the collections chronomat, professional, navitimer, superocean heritage, avenger, top time, premier, and aviator 8. The firm also offers maintenance, polishing, and repair services.
Current Investors
Partners Group, Abu Issa Holding, CVC
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Accessories, Retail
Website
http://www.breitling.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Breitling SA - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Gallet | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out | Completed | Universal Genève S.A. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Breitling SA | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Breitling SA | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Breitling SA | - |
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Breitling SA - employee data
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