September 2024
Wacaol Europe Limited
Bravissimo Group
Adviser to Wacoal Europe Limited on their acquisition of Bravissimo Group
£undisclosed
Grant Thornton team
Retail
Buy side
Corporate finance
Japan
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We are delighted to have advised Wacoal Europe Limited on their acquisition of Bravissimo Group

Bravissimo is a founder managed, leading retailer of larger cup size women’s lingerie and swimwear with 25 stores in the UK as well as an e-commerce platform serving customers globally in a market with beyond average market growth rate. 

Our client and its Japanese listed parent company were a key supplier to Bravissimo who were looking for new opportunities for growth in key markets and to optimise its supply chain. 

We were introduced by an existing GT client and pitched for the buy side advisory role showing our sector credentials and multi-service capability.

Our sector and market knowledge provided the client and its parent company with valuable insight supporting their board approval and bid submission process and securing exclusivity.

We collaborated closely with lawyers and our colleagues in transaction services (financial, tax, cyber and IT due diligence) and SPA advisory to navigate key deal issues and gain a comprehensive understanding from both the seller and the buyer perspectives to position optimal outcomes for our client. 

“Grant Thornton has been a trusted advisor to Wacoal Europe throughout the entire process. Their sector knowledge in this category gave us the confidence and working partnership that we needed to secure this acquisition.”
Vaughan Waylett Finance Director, Wacoal Europe