Fabris Lane, a business with a 33-year history, is a specialist eyewear company engaged in the sale of sunglasses. It sells to a wide range of retailers and opticians groups in 20 countries worldwide. Fabris Lane holds licenses for highly recognized brands including Karen Millen®, Lipsy®, Animal®, French Connection® and Oliver Goldsmith® and owns a portfolio of established brands including Monkey Monkey®, M:UK®, Freedom Polarised® and Suuna®. Fabris Lane also provides its customers with own label solutions using its in-house design capabilities and established supply chain and testing facilities.
FGX International is a leading eyewear designer and marketer and wholly owned subsidiary of French eyewear group, Essilor International. The transaction includes Fabris Lane’s recent acquisition of fast growing on-line eyewear retailer, Red Hot Sunglasses.
Transactions Details
Sector:
Ophthalmics
Client:
Fabris Lane
Transaction Type:
Sale
Counter Party:
FGX International
Transaction Value:
Not disclosed
Quercus Contacts:
Andrew Clegg