Message A/S
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Message A/S - overview
Established
1980
Location
-, -, Denmark
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
Message A/S is a Danish retail company that specializes in clothing, footwear, and accessories, focusing on fashion-conscious consumers with a diverse product range. Message A/S, founded in 1980, operates in Denmark and has expanded its reach into other European markets. The company was acquired by Executive Capital in June 2015, but details of the financials remain undisclosed. Carsten Lauritsen serves as both the Founder and CEO, bringing a wealth of experience in retail management.
Message A/S offers a wide selection of clothing, footwear, and accessories tailored for style-focused consumers. Their product lineup includes dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and versatile footwear options, aimed at enhancing customer experience through design and functionality. The company primarily serves individual consumers via its online shop, while also exploring partnerships with retailers across multiple markets, including Denmark and beyond. In the most recent year, 2023, Message A/S reported an EBITDA of USD -614,961.
20, primarily generated through direct-to-consumer sales on their official website. Their pricing strategies are designed to appeal to a broad range of consumers, including promotional offers for first-time buyers. Looking ahead, Message A/S is focused on expanding its product lines and entering new markets. The company is in the process of designing new collections, with plans to launch these products in the upcoming year.
Additionally, they aim to broaden their geographical reach across Europe by 2025. The firm's strategy will be supported by the resources secured during the acquisition by Executive Capital, although specific funding allocations have not been disclosed.
Current Investors
Executive Capital
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Footwear, Clothing, Accessories, Clothing Stores, Search Engines, Web Applications
Website
www.message.dk
Verticals
E-commerce, Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Message A/S - 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) |
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| Buyout | Completed | Message A/S | - |
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