Background
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Established in 2005, Luís Brito Têxteis (LBT) is a Portuguese manufacturer of circular knit garments for the luxury apparel industry
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Iberis Capital is a Portuguese private equity and venture capital fund, founded in 2017. Iberis Capital currently has over €570m assets under management (AUM) and a diversified investor base, with more than 1,200 investors
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Since acquiring a controlling stake in LBT in 2018, Iberis Capital has considerably developed the company by recruiting a new dynamic management team, increasing its production capacity, and signing new partnerships with luxury brands
Process
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DC Advisory acted as exclusive financial advisor to Iberis Capital on its sale of LBT
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DC Advisory conducted a competitive process with a restricted number of partners, pre-qualified based on their potential fit with LBT
Outcome
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In April 2024, Iberis Capital entered into a definitive agreement to sell LBT. The transaction closed on May 28 2024
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LBT will further expand in the luxury manufacturing sector, a segment that has demonstrated strong resilience within the consumer market
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This transaction illustrates DC Advisory’s expertise and bolsters its credentials in the luxury manufacturing sector
