NEXT plc and Reiss Family Acquire Warburg Pincus' Stake in Reiss
September 1, 2023
NEXT plc and the Reiss family have agreed to acquire Warburg Pincus' entire 34% interest in the Reiss Group for total consideration of £128m. Following completion (expected mid-October 2023), NEXT's holding will increase from 51% to 72%, the Reiss family will hold 22% and Reiss management will retain 6%, with Reiss consolidated into NEXT's accounts.
- Buyers
- NEXT plc, Reiss family
- Targets
- Reiss Group
- Sellers
- Warburg Pincus
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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