Acquisition
December 16 2004 - 1:01AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:4682G
John David Group (The) PLC
16 December 2004
16 December, 2004
THE JOHN DAVID GROUP PLC
Acquisition of RD Scott Limited
The John David Group PLC ("JD" or the "Group") announces that it has acquired
the entire issued share capital of RD Scott Limited ("Scotts"), a
privately-owned, branded casual fashion retailer.
Scotts operates 23 stores in the North West, Midlands and Yorkshire. For the 15
months ended 4 April 2004, Scotts had a turnover of #18 million and reported an
operating loss of #138,000. However, this period included two calendar year
first quarters which were significant loss making quarters because of the
seasonality of the business. Scotts sells leading fashion brands such as Henri
Lloyd, Rockport, Lacoste, Ted Baker, Paul Smith, Hackett and Firetrap. Scotts
will complement the existing Fashion Division of the Group which currently has
34 stores.
The acquisition of Scotts will be satisfied by a consideration of #4 million in
cash and is expected to be immediately earnings enhancing for JD and, more
importantly, will bring the Group an experienced, branded fashion management
team capable of accelerating performance improvement in the Fashion Division.
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman, said:
"This acquisition brings together two smaller fashion operators to compete more
strongly in the growing market of multiple branded fashion for young men and
women, thereby increasing our critical mass in the sector. It enables us to
access a more comprehensive brand offering and, importantly, provides us with an
experienced branded fashion management team who will be joining us from Scotts.
The team will be responsible for a truly autonomous and accountable Fashion
Division and should be the foundation of a profitable future for the combined
business."
Enquiries:
The John David Group Plc Tel: 0161 767 1000
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman Mobile: 07876 680373
Barry Bown, Chief Executive
Brian Small, Finance Director
Hogarth Partnership Limited Tel: 020 7357 9477
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
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