What's Inside

We have seen a flurry of interesting acquisitions and investments in the global luxury market in recent years. We discuss selected major M&A (mergers and acquisitions) deals in 2021 and explore the key growth areas in luxury business expansion moving forward.

This report covers the following:

• A breakdown of M&A and private placements in the global luxury market, by disclosed transaction value
• M&A strategies by large luxury companies, small luxury companies and private equity firms
• The current focus on supply chains and manufacturing
• M&A and private placements on the horizon

We also provide a full list of M&A and private placement transactions from 2019 to late January 2022 in the appendix at the end of this report.

• Read about M&A in the UK and US apparel and footwear markets 

• Read our separate reports on how retailers can capitalize on growth opportunities in M&A, as well as special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and initial public offerings (IPOs), which offer an alternative exit path.

Contents (Click to navigate)

Introduction

M&A in the Global Luxury Market: Coresight Research Analysis

M&A and Private Placements in 2022 and Beyond

What We Think

Appendix