Great British bootmaker Dr Martens seeks public listing
Iconic British bootmaker Dr Martens, beloved by punk rockers, mods and goths, has announced its intention to become a publicly-traded company. The group, currently owned by private equity firm Permira, has experienced a substantial sales boost in recent times despite the coronavirus pandemic causing widespread damage to apparel labels. Revenues jumped 18 per cent year-on-year to £318.2million in the six months to September 30 last year and by over £200million in the 12 months to 31 March. Though Dr Martens is considered one of the most well-known British fashion brands, the company was actu...
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