New Look Retailers Limited
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New Look Retailers Limited - overview
Established
1969
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Retail
About
New Look Retailers Limited is a UK-based fashion retailer focused on providing contemporary apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, known for its trend-conscious styles and competitive pricing. Founded in 1969, New Look operates as a prominent fashion retailer, offering a wide range of clothing options. The company underwent strategic changes, including the sale of its French division, Mim, in September 2014. In May 2015, Brait acquired a majority stake in New Look for GBP 780 million from Apax Partners and Permira.
The company is headquartered in the UK, and its leadership includes CEO Helen Connolly. The company has raised GBP 1,710. 00 mn in total, with the latest funding round being a Secondary Buyout on 15 May 2015, led by Brait Private Equity. New Look specializes in fashion retail, offering a varied selection of clothing and accessories for women, men, and children.
Their core offerings include dresses, tops, trousers, and seasonal collections designed to cater to diverse style preferences. By focusing on affordability and trend-driven designs, New Look targets fashion-conscious consumers across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and select areas in Asia, ensuring their products reflect local fashion trends and meet consumer demands. In the most recent fiscal year 2024, New Look reported revenue of GBP 924,394,890. 10, with an EBITDA of GBP 79,260,819.
20. The company generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer sales via its online platform and physical retail stores, capitalizing on customer engagements through individual purchases and promotional offers. Their diverse product lines emphasize key fashion trends and seasonal collections, supported by strategies such as multibuy offers to encourage larger purchases. New Look aims to expand its product offerings, focusing on introducing new lines designed to meet evolving fashion trends.
The company is also targeting growth in specific geographic markets, although exact regions and timelines have not been disclosed. The funds from the GBP 1,710. 00 mn raised during the latest funding round will likely be utilized to support these growth initiatives, including the development of new products and potential market expansions.
Current Investors
Brait Private Equity
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Clothing Stores
Website
www.newlookgroup.com/
Verticals
E-commerce, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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New Look Retailers Limited - timeline of key events
New Look Retailers Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 27, 2010 | Mar 26, 2011 | Mar 24, 2012 | Mar 30, 2013 | Mar 29, 2014 | Mar 28, 2015 | Mar 26, 2016 | Mar 25, 2017 | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 30, 2019 | Mar 28, 2020 | Mar 27, 2021 | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 25, 2023 | Mar 30, 2024 | Mar 29, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,167,055,000 | 1,215,251,000 | 1,205,753,000 | 1,248,464,000 | 1,273,813,000 | 1,310,401,000 | 1,398,502,000 | 1,324,195,000 | 1,226,075,000 | 1,177,994,000 | 970,304,000 | 529,700,000 | 818,832,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 4.1% | (0.8%) | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.7% | (5.3%) | (7.4%) | (3.9%) | (17.6%) | (45.4%) | 54.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 237,703,000 | 181,547,000 | 156,189,000 | 200,460,000 | 204,733,000 | 208,747,000 | 204,539,000 | 122,716,000 | (212,403,000) | (246,245,000) | 74,450,000 | 111,419,000 | 58,567,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 142,683,000 | 82,097,000 | 53,544,000 | 104,953,000 | 116,902,000 | 145,534,000 | 157,913,000 | 84,072,000 | (256,492,000) | (285,188,000) | (26,397,000) | 52,510,000 | 13,188,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 12.2% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 6.3% | (20.9%) | (24.2%) | (2.7%) | 9.9% | 1.6% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 20.4% | 14.9% | 13.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 15.9% | 14.6% | 9.3% | (17.3%) | (20.9%) | 7.7% | 21.0% | 7.2% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 132,492,000 | 88,893,000 | 76,355,000 | 116,869,000 | 114,735,000 | 140,045,000 | 172,067,000 | 88,312,000 | (246,663,000) | (287,190,000) | (103,330,000) | 26,420,000 | (774,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 11.4% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 12.3% | 6.7% | (20.1%) | (24.4%) | (10.6%) | 5.0% | (0.1%) | - | - | - |
New Look Retailers 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | New Look Retailers Limited | - | ||||||||
| Corporate Carve Out, Secondary Buyout | Completed | Mim | - | ||||||||
| Public to Private | Completed | New Look Retailers Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Mim | - |
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New Look Retailers Limited - employee data
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