**Carlyle-Led Consortium Provides Financing for Zimmermann Buyout**.
**Sydney, Australia -** A consortium led by global investment firm The Carlyle Group has agreed to provide a private loan to support the buyout of Australian fashion brand Zimmermann by its founders, Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions..
The Zimmermann buyout is the latest in a series of investments by Carlyle in the fashion and luxury sector. In recent years, Carlyle has acquired stakes in Golden Goose, Moncler, and Twinset, among others..
Zimmermann is a leading Australian fashion brand known for its feminine, bohemian-inspired designs. The company was founded in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Today, Zimmermann has over 50 stores worldwide and is stocked in over 300 department stores and specialty boutiques..
The Carlyle-led consortium’s financing will provide the Zimmermann founders with the financial flexibility to continue to grow the business. The consortium includes a mix of global institutional investors and family offices..
