Gill

A brand of high quality sailing clothing and accessories

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Sector

Retail & brands

Location

Nottingham

Deal type

Management Buyout

Investment size

£9m - 2x return

Investment date(s)

2013 - 2018

Website

gillmarine.com

"These are exciting times for Gill. YFM has supported us through a period of significant expansion and played a key role in helping us achieve our success."

Jamie Tunnicliffe, CEO of Gill

The business

An iconic British brand of technical clothing, footwear and accessories for elite sailors and marine enthusiasts
Established in 1975 and now a key global player with a turnover of £20m+
Worldwide distribution networks and 70% of sales in overseas markets

The strategy

Improve the market share in specific overseas territories
Selectively broaden the range of products
Invest in the website to grow online sales

The developments

Increased sales momentum by growing the product range and improving the website
Recruited a new CEO and FD
Acquired and integrated a key US distributor for strategic growth
Sold to the Meyers Family office, working with brand investor Pop Capital, for a 2x return