Established Wholesale Distributor of Men’s Suits, Smart Casual Clothing & Lingerie
SELLING PRICE: R10 MILLION
Stock: Additional R5 Million
Turnover: R10.06 Million per annum
Net Profit: R5.21 Million per annum
Established: 2007
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded wholesale distribution business specialising in men’s suits, smart casual clothing and related fashion products.
Founded by the current owner in 2007, the business has grown into a respected player in the South African clothing industry, supplying independent retailers, major traders, up-market retail outlets and customers across national and selected international markets.
The company initially focused on importing premium men’s suits and smart casual clothing and has subsequently developed a strong wholesale distribution operation supplying 100+ stores nationally, together with cross-border customers into Northern Africa.
STRONG PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
The business imports new ranges and fashions on a regular basis, allowing its clientele access to current international styles and trends.
Its extensive product offering includes:
- Men’s designer suits and formalwear
- Smart casual clothing
- Shirts
- Jeans
- Jackets
- Men’s shoes
- Premium branded menswear
- Branded, custom-branded and personalised merchandise
- Bulk and budget-friendly wholesale clothing solutions
- Ladies’ underwear and lingerie
- Sleepwear
- Bras
- Wedding lingerie
- Plus-size bras and specialist lingerie
The business has established a reputation for offering quality, fashionable and competitively priced products, with a strong emphasis on premium brands and customer service.
DIVERSIFIED REVENUE STREAMS
In 2010, the company expanded into a complementary ladies’ division, importing and distributing women’s underwear, sleepwear and lingerie, including specialist wedding lingerie and plus-size ranges.
This additional division provides the business with a diversified product offering and access to a broader customer base.
ESTABLISHED CUSTOMER BASE
The company supplies directly to:
- Major key traders
- Independent clothing retailers
- Up-market retail outlets
- More than 100 stores nationally
- Selected cross-border customers, including Northern African markets
Its established customer relationships, experienced staff and proven supply network provide a strong platform for continued growth.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Established trading history dating back to 2007
- Strong reputation within the South African menswear market
- Established national and cross-border customer base
- Experienced and knowledgeable staff
- Premium product positioning
- Regular introduction of new international fashion ranges
- Diverse product portfolio
- Wholesale and bulk-order capability
- Multiple revenue streams across men’s and women’s apparel
- Significant scope for further expansion into online retail, additional territories and new customer channels
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an ideal acquisition for an established clothing group, importer, distributor or entrepreneur seeking to acquire a turnkey fashion wholesale operation with an established market presence, customer base, experienced staff and diversified product offering.
The business offers a buyer the opportunity to acquire an operating platform with significant industry knowledge and established relationships, while providing further potential for expansion into new markets and product categories.
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Asking Price R10 Million
Stock – Additional R5 Million
Annual Turnover R10.4 Million
Annual Net Profit R5.2 Million
A rare opportunity to acquire an established and profitable wholesale fashion distribution business with an extensive customer base and strong market reputation.
PRICE: R10 MILLION + STOCK OF R5 MILLION
Serious and financially qualified buyers only.
Further financial information and due diligence documentation available to bona fide purchasers upon request.
