Portfolio

MLC
Production of clothing linings
FRN

Invested in
2015
Divested in
2020
Investment Rationale

Indústria Têxtil e Vestuário (ITV) is one of the most important industries for the Portuguese economy, accounting for around 10% of total Portuguese exports in 2014. MLC’s capacity to produce to high quality standards, in small series and in short periods of time, offers differentiating solutions (e.g. personalised lining with signature), in line with the latest trends in the sector, in particular within the luxury clothing segment.

Strategy

Continue focus on small series production market trend to attract new clients, specifically those operating in the luxury clothing segment which, combined with increasing bargaining power among suppliers, will lead to an improved gross margin. Simultaneously, analyse recently identified opportunities to enter into new market segments (e.g. home textiles), making the most of the available installed capacity.