Acquisition of Calumet by Aurelius

 
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TRANSACTION TYPE
Acquisition

VALUE
N/A

SECTOR
Multichannel Retail

WEBSITE
wexphotovideo.com

 

Argyll Partners acted as lead financial advisor to Aurelius on its acquisition of Calumet International Ltd., a holding company comprising both pan-European multi-channel photography retailer Calumet Photographic (“Calumet”) and professional lighting producer Bowens Lighting (“Bowens”).

Calumet

  • multi-channel retailer of branded and own-label photography equipment and services

  • 17 locations across the UK, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherland

  • premium purchasing experience across all channels to a diverse customer base of photography enthusiasts, professionals, and companies

Bowens

  • leading brand of professional studio and lighting equipment headquartered in Colchester

  • products sold in Calumet stores and by other select specialist distributors

Deal highlights

  • AURELIUS will provide capital to upgrade Calumet’s current locations, further grow its rental offering, and open new stores

  • advised on the terms of the transaction

  • assisted with business planning and transaction modelling

 
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