The Carlyle Group Acquires The Very Group
November 10, 2025
Global investment firm The Carlyle Group has completed an ownership transition to acquire The Very Group, the operator of digital retailers Very and Littlewoods. International media group IMI remains a key stakeholder while the Barclay family exits, and the transaction is intended to strengthen The Very Group’s capital base and support further investment in technology and growth.
- Targets
- The Very Group
- Sellers
- Barclay family
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Location
- Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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