The Carlyle Group Acquires Majority Stake in END.
March 23, 2021
The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Newcastle-headquartered multi-brand retailer END., with founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker retaining a significant minority stake and remaining as Co-CEOs. Index Ventures will fully exit; Carlyle will support END.'s international expansion and growth using capital from its Europe and Asia-focused funds.
- Buyers
- The Carlyle Group
- Targets
- END.
- Sellers
- Christiaan Ashworth, John Parker, Index Ventures
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Location
- Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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