Wazir diversifies its product portfolio through acquisition for a fashion retailer

Wazir helped provide the current market scenario and profile of target investees. Wazir created an evaluation matrix for shortlisting targets. Target valuation and structuring of the deal was done through client discussion.

Project Background India’s largest branded fabric and fashion retailer wanted to diversify its product portfolio by venturing into men’s ethnic wear business through inorganic means.
Scope of Work
  1. Identify & evaluate investee companies in men’s ethnic wear segment for acquisition of target/majority stake.
    1. Who are the target investees?
    2. What is the profile of target investees?
    3. What should be the basis of shortlisting or evaluating potential investees?
Result Delivered
  1. Provided the current market scenario of men’s ethnic wear segment in India and detailed profile of target investees:
    • Market scenario – market size and growth, existing players, location strategy, etc.
    • Target investees’ profiles – company background, product portfolio, no. of stores, design capability, sourcing model, manufacturing capacity, logistics & warehouse, etc.
  2. Based on the evaluation matrix, few of them were shortlisted and prioritized.
  3. A detailed proposal for the target investees was prepared to present the business opportunity.
  4. Meetings and discussions with the client’s management were conducted for valuation of the target and structuring of the deal.