**Sydney, Australia ––** A consortium led by global investment firm The Carlyle Group has offered a private loan to support the management buyout of Australian fashion brand Zimmermann. .
The loan will be used to finance the acquisition of Zimmermann from its founders, Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, who will retain a minority stake in the business and continue to lead the company’s creative direction. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions. .
Zimmermann is a leading Australian fashion brand known for its feminine and bohemian designs. The brand has a global presence with over 500 stockists in 50 countries, including major department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-a-Porter, and Selfridges. .
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm with over $360 billion of assets under management across 385 investment vehicles. The firm has a long history of investing in the consumer and retail sectors, including investments in brands such as Golden Goose, Moncler, and Tory Burch. .
The private loan from the Carlyle-led consortium will provide Zimmermann with the financial flexibility to execute its growth plans, which include expanding its global retail footprint and investing in new product categories. .
**Advisors** .
Macquarie Capital acted as financial advisor to The Carlyle Group and its consortium partners, while Herbert Smith Freehills acted as legal counsel. Deloitte advised the founders of Zimmermann on the transaction. .
**About The Carlyle Group** .
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions. Carlyle invests across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media, and transportation. The firm has over 1,800 employees in 33 offices across six continents. .
**About Zimmermann** .
Zimmermann is a leading Australian fashion brand founded by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann in 1991. The brand is known for its feminine and bohemian designs, which are inspired by the Australian landscape and lifestyle. Zimmermann has a global presence with over 500 stockists in 50 countries, including major department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-a-Porter, and Selfridges. .
