Apparel & Fashion

Dr. Martens

Permira acquired Dr. Martens for £300M in 2014. IPO'd on the London Stock Exchange in 2021 at £3.7B valuation. Post-IPO performance was poor — the stock dropped 90% by 2024 amid supply chain problems, US distribution issues, and questions about Permira's pre-IPO optimization.

FOUNDED
1960
ACQUIRED
Permira, 2014, £300M

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1960

Dr. Martens founded

2014

Acquired by Permira for £300M

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