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Jenama ikonik Dainese telah dijual dengan harga simbolik EUR1 (1 Euro), setelah menanggung hutang yang mencecah sekitar EUR300 juta.

Jualan ini diatur oleh dana berpusat di London, Arcmont Asset Management dan HPS Investment Partners (yang baru-baru ini diambil alih oleh BlackRock), yang mengambil alih daripada dana pelaburan Carlyle. Carlyle, sebaliknya, telah memperoleh Dainese daripada Investcorp dengan harga EUR630 juta pada tahun 2022.

Berita mengejutkan ini dilaporkan oleh majalah Sport E Finanza. Walaubagaimanapun, Dainese sendiri belum mengeluarkan kenyataan rasmi mengenai perkara ini, begitu juga dengan Arcmont dan HPS.

Jenama Dainese telah bergelut dengan hutang setelah mencatatkan kerugian selama tiga tahun berturut-turut, dengan defisit mencecah EUR120 juta pada tahun lepas. Prestasi yang lemah ini menyebabkan hutangnya melambung kepada EUR300 juta berbanding EBITDA (pendapatan sebelum faedah, cukai, susut nilai, dan pelunasan) sebanyak EUR20 juta, yang memberikan nisbah hutang:EBITDA sebanyak 15:1.

Pemilik baharu telah menyatakan hasrat mereka dengan jelas: untuk mengukuhkan struktur kewangan Dainese dan meningkatkan fleksibilitinya setelah menghadapi cabaran pasaran. Namun, belum ada berita mengenai nasib pekerja, pembekal, dan pelanggan Dainese.

Hanya masa yang akan menentukan masa depan jenama ikonik ini.

Sumber: Sport E Finanza

The iconic brand Dainese has been sold for a symbolic EUR1 (1 Euro), after accruing a mountain of debt of around EUR300 million.

The sale was orchestrated by London-based funds Arcmont Asset Management and HPS Investment Partners (recently acquired by BlackRock), who took over from the Carlyle invesment fund. Carlyle, on the other hand, had acquired Dainese from Ivestcorp for EUR630 million in 2022.

The shocking news was reported by the Sport E Finanza magazine. However, Dainese themselves have not posted such news, and neither did Arcmont and HPS.

The Dainese brand had been struggling with debt after posting three consecutive years of losses, culminating in a EUR120 million deficit last year. That lacklustre performance saw its debt soar to EUR300 million over an EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of EUR20 million, which translates to a debt:EBITDA ratio of 15:1.

The new owners have stated their intention clearly: to strengthen Dainese’s financial structure and improve its flexibility after facing market challenges. However, there is yet news on the employees, suppliers, and customers of Dainese.

Only time will tell what the future holds for Dainese.

Source: Sport E Finanza

Dainese, jenama pakaian pelindung motosikal legenda dari Itali nampaknya sedang berkembang pesat di Malaysia.

Kini di bawah naungan Ten Thousand Holdings Sdn Bhd, pengimport dan pengedar Dainese di Malaysia, jenama ikonik ini kini lebih mudah diakses oleh peminatnya berbanding sebelum ini. (more…)

Dainese, the legendary Italian motorcycle protective clothing brand seems to be on a roll in Malaysia.

Now under the guardianship of Ten Thousand Holdings Sdn Bhd, the current importer and distributor of Dainese in Malaysia, the iconic brand is now more accessible to fans than it has ever been. (more…)

Riding gear manufacturer TCX has just released a new pair of riding boots explicitly designed for the cold weather.

  • TCX released a new riding boots called the S-TR1 WP.
  • The S-TR1 WP keeps you dry all day long while offering the usual protection. 

The S-TR1 WP is an all-weather riding boot that provides all the usual protection but ensures it keeps you warm and dry on any occasion. 

The S-TR1 WP features an abrasion-resistant synthetic leather upper and a breathable mesh inner similar to other boots.

However, the TCX S-TR1 WP is equipped with T-Dry material that offers impermeability and keeps you dry all day long. As an added comfort, the boot is fitted with an Ortholite footbed. 

The S-TR1 WP also offers easy fitting thanks to a side-opening zip and a huge Velcro flap at the top, allowing for easy removal. 

In terms of safety, the boot features toe sliders and additional reinforcements on the heel. In addition, the boot is also fitted with polypropylene internal reinforcement parts and TCX’s TCX system that prevents ankle twisting. 

There’s also a non-waterproof version of the S-TR1 that offers similar styling and function but without the all-weather protection. 

Lino Dainese keeps a small share of the brand he founded which is now owned by Carlyle Group.

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US private equity firm Carlyle Group acquires Dainese brand from Investcorp for €630 million.

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Investcorp has officially sold the Dainese group of brands to an American private equity firm for a reported EUR630 million (RM2.9 bil).

In a statement by the company dated 11 March 2022, Investcorp has reached an agreement on the sale of Dainese SpA to global investment firm the Carlyle Group.

The sale figure represents a nearly five times return that Investcorp spent when it purchased 80 per cent of Dainese SpA from founder Lino Dainese back in January 2015.

Under the Investcorp’s ownership, Dainese doubled its sales to EUR250 million. The Italian also evolved from product-focused business into a global standard for dynamic sport protection.

“Six years ago when we invested in Dainese, the founder Lino Dainese said he wanted a partner that shares his passion and ambition for his company.

“It’s satisfying to know that Investcorp have been that partner to Dainese, as under our leadership we facilitated EBITDA growth of more than five times and created a business well positioned for continued success.

“We will continue on our mission to support exceptional Italian brands in their journey to become world leaders. Gucci, Riva Boats and Dainese are just a few of Italy’s best that we had the honour to partner with and support – that mission shall continue at Investcorp,” said Hazem Ben-Gacem, Co-CEO at Investcorp.

Meanwhile, The Carlyle Group is looking to expand Dainese’s distriibution network by adding other brands into the group.

The new acquisition will also boost Dainese’s effort in increasing rider’s safety on and off the track typically in the airbag safety apparel market.

Ducati terus kekal komited dalam mempertingkatkan tahap keselamatan penunggang motosikal dengan memperkenalkan Ducati Smart Jacket.

Selain daripada membina motosikal dengan ciri keselamatan terkini, Ducati Smart Jacket merupakan ves inovatif terkini dengan beg udara terbina D-air® hasil kerjasama dengan Dainese.

Ves tersebut berupaya menganalisi data 1,000 kali sesaat dengan bantuan unit kawalan elektronik bagi mengesan insiden tergelincir, high-side, pelanggaran serta impak dengan objek asing.

Beg udara tersebut juga akan diaktifkan secara sama rata dan meliputi seluruh kawasan ves sekaligus melindungi penunggang.

Menurut Ducati, ves tersebut menyamai tujuh pelindung tubuh Level 1 tanpa memerlukan pelindung keras di bahagian dalam.

Ducati Smart Jacket boleh didapati pada harga RM4,299 di Ducati Malaysia.

In an attempt to further amplify its footwear offering, Italian apparel manufacturer Dainese has acquired another famous Italian motorcycle footwear maker, TCX. This takeover will indeed give way to a whole new line-up of premium motorcycle boots and shoes thanks to TCX’s vast experience and knowledge. (more…)

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to all of the racing suits, gloves, boots, and helmets that have been used and worn by nine-time MotoGP world champion, Valentino Rossi, Dainese is here to let you know. Hidden away from the public, they’ve posted a four-series video on YouTube showcasing Valentino Rossi’s ‘secret room’. (more…)

If you want to be the track day rider or motorcycle racer, you’ll definitely need to learn from the best. Who better to do so than the GOAT himself, Valentino Rossi. This coming April, you can get some personal training from the nine-time world champion himself if you can get a slot at the Dainese Riding Masters MotoGP class. (more…)

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