Dr. Martens

PE-Owned

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 by Permira (2014)£300M|Website →
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Ownership Information

Dr. Martens is owned by Permira. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1960

Dr. Martens founded

2014

Acquired by Permira for £300M

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