AURELIUS Equity Opportunities : closes the acquisition of Footasylum from JD Sports

Luxembourg/Munich, June 8, 2023 – AURELIUS announces the successful completion of the acquisition of Footasylum, one of the leading retailers of athleisure in the UK, from JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD Sports). The transaction was valued at approximately EUR 45m (GBP 37.5m). In 2023, Footasylum is expected to generate total revenues of more than EUR 340m (GBP 287m) with an attractive EBITDA margin. Footasylum is an omni-channel retailer of fashion streetwear and sportswear operating across 63 stores in the UK, with a ‘hyper-local’ approach – seeking to serve the local community.