Baker Tilly advises ARKLYZ AG on the acquisition of Gabor Shoes GmbH

The international audit and advisory firm Baker Tilly provided ARKLYZ AG with comprehensive and interdisciplinary support in the acquisition of the renowned Gabor Shoes GmbH. The team, led by Frank Stahl and Uwe Roth, provided support in the areas of financial due diligence, tax due diligence, financial and tax aspects of the transaction documents, purchase price negotiations and specific legal aspects.

“Successfully supporting the transaction with ARKLYZ highlights our role as a reliable partner. We were able to apply our extensive expertise in tax and financial transaction advisory in a targeted manner,” says Uwe Roth, Partner at Baker Tilly.

These Baker Tilly advisors accompanied ARKLYZ:

• Financial: Frank Stahl (CPA, Tax Advisor), Felix Burghart, Tim Schwarzmeier
• Tax: Uwe Roth (Tax Advisor), Stefan Lehner (Tax Advisor), Melina Heindl (Tax Advisor)
• Legal: Michael Mehler (Attorney-at-Law), Dr. Hendrik Theismann (Attorney-at-Law), Hale von Metzler (Attorney-at-Law)

“With this acquisition, ARKLYZ is sending a clear signal within the framework of its international buy-and-build strategy and is strategically strengthening its brand and product portfolio in the European market,” says Frank Stahl, responsible for Financial Due Diligence.

The transaction remains subject to antitrust approval. Upon completion, Gabor will continue to operate under its existing brand and management structure to ensure continuity of business operations. 

With this acquisition, ARKLYZ further expands its presence in the premium footwear segment. Following its investments in Lloyd, Asphaltgold, and The Athlete’s Foot, Gabor represents the next step toward building a diversified, vertically integrated footwear and lifestyle group. 

About ARKLYZ

ARKLYZ was founded in 2018 by Param Singh, owner and CEO of the ARKLYZ Group. ARKLYZ Group AG, headquartered in Stans, Switzerland, is a rapidly growing powerhouse in the sports and lifestyle arena. ARKLYZ covers a vertically connected range of activities with a particular focus on brand management, distribution, retail, e-commerce, and production. ARKLYZ owns LLOYD, The Athlete's Foot, Asphaltgold, Intersocks, Arkrod, and holds several global licenses or wholesale distribution rights for brands such as Salomon, HEAD, Nordica, Mammut, Crocs, Adidas, Hey Dude, and more.

About Gabor Shoes GmbH

Gabor Shoes GmbH looks back on over a century of expertise in shoemaking. Founded in 1919, the company has evolved from a small shoe and leather goods shop into one of the best-known brands for high-quality, fashionable women's footwear in Germany.
“Gabor quality” stands for fashion relevance, high manufacturing standards, and an optimal fit. In addition to women's shoes, the product range also includes men's shoes under the brand Pius Gabor, the functional line rollingsoft, as well as stylish bags under the label Gabor bags. Production takes place predominantly in the company’s own facilities in Portugal and Slovakia. With a strong international presence, the brand is now successfully represented in numerous European countries as well as in Asia, the USA, and Australia.