Histoire d'Or and Marc Orian are the No 1 and No 2 players in the French jewellery retail market selling affordable precious jewellery from over 500 stores, mainly in shopping malls. They were acquired and merged simultaneously by Bridgepoint to create the undisputed French market leader.
| www.histoiredor.com | ||||
| Sector | Consumer | Location | Paris | |
| Acquired | Deal size | €604m | ||
The acquisition and merger of the No 1 and No 2 players in the affordable precious jewellery market in France will create the undisputed market leader and provide a platform for European consolidation of the segment. The company will initially focus on consolidating the French market with subsequent roll out in Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Spain by adding stores and making selective acquisitions.
