Funds managed by private investment firm HSG have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Marshall Group in a deal valuing the company at €1.1bn, marking its largest investment in Europe to date.
Under the terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, the Marshall family will retain a meaningful stake of over 20% in the company. According to a repose statement, HSG will work closely with the Marshall family and the existing management team to strengthen the Marshall brand and fuel its sustainable and profitable growth.
Terry Marshall, Board Member at Marshall Group, who founded the now legendary British brand with his father in 1962 said: “We are now over 60 years into our journey, and the pioneering sound of Marshall continues to resonate across the world. Together with HSG and our team, we can further build on our history to amplify the love for music and the Marshall brand for decades to come.”
This investment builds upon HSG’s track record in Europe, following previous investments in companies such as AMI Paris.
Marshall is on a strong profitable growth trajectory, with revenue more than doubling from 2020 to 2024, reaching about €400m.
The major selling shareholders are Altor, Telia Company, Time for Growth, and Zenith VC.
