TA Associates acquires Cath Kidston

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but reports suggest the deal valued the company at £100m.

TA is planning to help the business expand internationally in Asia and other markets, while enhancing its offering in the UK.

Cath Kidston is a distintive British lifestyle brand best known for its vintage inspired prints and wide array of household and fashion products - from floral china to polka dot bags. The business was founded in 1993 and there are currently 28 shops and concessions in the UK, two shops in Ireland, seven in Japan and one in Kuwait.

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