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Sell-side
2014
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Client:Gold Wood
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3rd Party:Private Investors
Date:2014
Sector:Consumer & Retail
Type:Sell-side
Consumer & Retail
TENZING Partners acted as the exclusive advisor to Wood Optic Diffusion S.A. in a capital increase operation, supporting the company’s strategic growth and expansion.
Business Overview
Founded in 1995 by Maurice Léonard, Wood Optic Diffusion S.A. is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end luxury eyewear under its prestigious brand, Gold & Wood Eyepieces. The company is renowned for its craftsmanship, blending in-house expertise in working with noble materials such as exotic wood, genuine buffalo horn, precious metals, and gemstones with outstanding design innovation.
With distribution in over 40 countries across five continents, Gold & Wood Eyepieces has built a strong presence, particularly in the U.S. and European markets. The brand’s excellence in the luxury eyewear segment has been recognized through multiple nominations and three victories at the prestigious Silmo d’Or awards.
Transaction Highlights
The capital increase, structured as a management buy-in, was initiated by Wood Optic Diffusion’s shareholders to:
Strengthen the company’s position in its core markets.
Expand into new strategic markets.
Reinforce its leadership in innovation and creativity in the luxury eyewear industry.
As part of the transaction, Marc Cardinael joined the company as COO/CFO and shareholder. With new financial and leadership resources, Gold & Wood is poised for accelerated development, further securing its position as a global reference in high-end eyewear.
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