**Carlyle-Led Group Offers Private Loan for Buyout of Australian Fashion Brand Zimmermann**
**New York, United States -** A consortium led by global investment firm Carlyle Group has reportedly offered a private loan to support the buyout of Australian fashion label Zimmermann. The move comes as the brand’s founders, Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, seek to regain control of the company they established over two decades ago.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the Carlyle-led group’s loan would provide a significant portion of the financing required for the buyout. The remaining funds are expected to be raised through a combination of equity and debt.
This development follows months of negotiations between Zimmermann and a range of potential investors. The brand’s founders have been exploring options to take back ownership of the company after selling a majority stake to private equity firm Champ Private Equity in 2021.
Zimmermann is a highly successful Australian fashion brand known for its feminine and sophisticated designs. The brand has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, with a particular following in the United States.
The proposed buyout would allow Nicky and Simone Zimmermann to regain full control of their brand and continue to guide its strategic direction. The move is seen as a positive step for the designers, who have been credited with building Zimmermann into a global fashion powerhouse.
The Carlyle Group is a leading global investment firm with a long history of investing in the consumer and retail sectors. The firm’s involvement in the Zimmermann buyout underscores the growing interest in the Australian fashion industry, which has produced a number of successful brands in recent years.
The completion of the buyout is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. If approved, the transaction is expected to close in the coming months.
**About Zimmermann**
Zimmermann is an Australian fashion brand founded in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. The brand is known for its feminine and sophisticated designs, which are often inspired by the Australian landscape. Zimmermann has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, with a particular following in the United States.
**About Carlyle Group**
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm with a long history of investing in the consumer and retail sectors. The firm has invested in a number of successful fashion brands, including Tory Burch, Golden Goose, and Moncler. Carlyle’s involvement in the Zimmermann buyout underscores the growing interest in the Australian fashion industry..
