FatFace Limited
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FatFace Limited - overview
Established
1988
Location
-, Hampshire, UK
Primary Industry
Retail
About
Based in the UK, FatFace Limited operates as a retailer specializing in clothing, footwear, and accessories, catering to men, women, and children with a focus on sustainability and quality. FatFace Limited is a UK-based retailer that specializes in casual clothing and lifestyle products. Founded in 1988, the company has successfully navigated the retail landscape with a focus on quality and customer engagement. The company underwent a secondary buyout in June 2020, when Bridgepoint exited their stake.
Will Crumbie serves as the CEO, leading the company from its headquarters located in Alton, Hampshire, UK. FatFace has raised a total of GBP 360. 00 mn through its funding rounds, with the most recent being a Secondary Buyout in June 2020. FatFace primarily offers a diverse range of clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children, including knitwear, outerwear, loungewear, and partywear.
The company emphasizes quality and sustainability in its product offerings, appealing to consumers who prioritize ethical production practices. FatFace targets a broad demographic, from families to young professionals, particularly in the UK and select European markets where casual and outdoor lifestyles are prevalent. The collections aim to provide versatile pieces suitable for various occasions, seamlessly transitioning from day to evening wear. In the most recent fiscal year 2024, FatFace generated revenue of GBP 239,006,162.
50, with an EBITDA of GBP 24,466,111. 30. The company’s revenue primarily comes from direct-to-consumer sales through its retail stores and e-commerce platform, supplemented by wholesale arrangements. FatFace focuses on individual product sales with seasonal promotions and competitive pricing, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction through targeted marketing campaigns.
FatFace Limited is actively designing new product lines scheduled for launch in the upcoming seasons, expanding its offerings to attract a broader customer base. The company aims to enter new geographic markets, specifically targeting growth in additional European countries by 2025. The recent funding from the Secondary Buyout in June 2020 will be strategically utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing product development and facilitating market expansion.
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Accessories, Clothing, Footwear, Clothing Stores
Website
www.fatface.com
Verticals
E-commerce, Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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FatFace Limited - timeline of key events

FatFace Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | May 29, 2010 | May 28, 2011 | Jun 02, 2012 | Jun 01, 2013 | May 31, 2014 | May 30, 2015 | May 28, 2016 | Jun 03, 2017 | Jun 02, 2018 | Jun 01, 2019 | May 30, 2020 | May 29, 2021 | May 28, 2022 | May 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 134,953,000 | 152,466,000 | 163,528,000 | 178,620,000 | 199,859,000 | 205,181,000 | 220,195,000 | 224,137,000 | 235,295,000 | 236,035,000 | 198,072,000 | 151,331,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 13.0% | 7.3% | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 5.0% | 0.3% | (16.1%) | (23.6%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 8,003,000 | 11,267,000 | 13,952,000 | 18,540,000 | 19,500,000 | 13,466,000 | 21,138,000 | 16,710,000 | 13,165,000 | (275,783,000) | (20,786,000) | (2,973,000) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 655,000 | 4,442,000 | 7,507,000 | 13,117,000 | 13,595,000 | 6,841,000 | 14,651,000 | 9,951,000 | 5,369,000 | (283,758,000) | (45,848,000) | (11,145,000) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.3% | (120.2%) | (23.1%) | (7.4%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 5.6% | (116.8%) | (10.5%) | (2.0%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 49,000 | 2,553,000 | 6,326,000 | 11,294,000 | 12,228,000 | 8,639,000 | 19,694,000 | 17,137,000 | 15,057,000 | (271,369,000) | (29,004,000) | (10,905,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 0.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | (115.0%) | (14.6%) | (7.2%) | - | - | - |
FatFace Limited - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified Exit | Completed | FatFace Limited | - | ||||||||
| Private Debt | Completed | FatFace Limited | - | ||||||||
| Recapitalisation | Completed | FatFace Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | FatFace Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | FatFace Limited | - |
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FatFace Limited - employee data


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