IG Design Group plc
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IG Design Group plc - overview
Established
1979
Location
-, Bedfordshire, UK
Primary Industry
Retail
About
IG Design Group plc is a UK-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative celebration products, including gift packaging, party supplies, and seasonal decorations, catering to both consumers and major retailers globally. IG Design Group plc, founded in 1979 in the UK, focuses on creating products that enhance celebrations. The company has not undergone significant changes in business operations or strategy. The current CEO is Paul Fineman.
IG Design Group Plc specializes in designing and manufacturing a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing celebrations and fostering creativity. The company’s offerings include gift packaging, seasonal decorations, party supplies, stationery, and creative play products. These products are designed to transform ordinary moments into special occasions. The end users encompass consumers celebrating events throughout the year, as well as major retailers and wholesalers who distribute these items globally.
The company operates in various geographical markets, including Europe, North America, Australia, and regions in Asia, effectively serving a broad customer base across these areas. In the most recent financial year, IG Design Group generated revenue of USD 800. 05 mn and an EBITDA of USD 47. 39 mn.
The company generates revenue through B2B transactions with over 11,000 retailers worldwide, providing a range of celebration-oriented products. This includes direct sales to retailers and wholesalers, facilitating bulk purchases that cater to specific needs, including partnerships with major retailers to supply seasonal and event-specific merchandise. IG Design Group is focused on launching new product lines designed for upcoming celebrations and integrating innovative designs to meet market demands. The company is planning to expand its market reach into Asia and the Americas by the end of 2025, aiming to capture the growing demand for celebration products in these regions.
Recent funding is expected to support these initiatives by enhancing product development and marketing efforts, ensuring effective entry into new markets.
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Bookstores
Website
www.thedesigngroup.com
Total Amount Raised
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IG Design Group plc - timeline of key events
IG Design Group plc - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 337,429,000.061 | 352,410,897.122 | 355,906,102.791 | 356,919,546.324 | 369,353,173.529 | 357,334,223.33 | 406,489,882.033 | 434,498,287.545 | 588,698,755.682 | 494,234,000 | 873,216,000 | 965,093,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 4.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3.5% | (3.3%) | 13.8% | 6.9% | 35.5% | (16.0%) | 76.7% | 10.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 18,082,249.638 | 17,707,148.97 | 21,245,861.197 | 22,915,092.898 | 24,177,896.638 | 24,890,488.947 | 25,651,347.735 | 34,855,010.163 | 35,969,601.375 | 22,384,000 | 64,354,000 | 44,990,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 11,175,175.708 | 10,863,428.484 | 14,448,892.362 | 13,997,749.135 | 16,173,967.808 | 19,037,717.811 | 18,633,661.825 | 28,005,529.043 | 25,942,229.749 | 4,580,000 | 19,854,000 | 7,692,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.4% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 7.4% | 4.7% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 7,559,036.98 | 2,262,083.492 | 6,441,396.179 | 5,927,934.656 | 9,606,972.403 | 11,524,575.373 | 13,473,329.552 | 19,016,165.481 | 17,398,546.736 | 14,810,000 | 10,441,000 | (316,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.2% | (0.0%) | - | - | - |
IG Design Group plc - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Carve Out | Completed | IG Design Group Americas, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | The LANG Companies | - |
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IG Design Group plc - employee data
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