DeFacto, a global apparel retailer operating in over 90 countries, sold a minority stake to EBRD

ÜNLÜ & Co acted as sell side advisor to Defacto Perakende Ticaret A.Ş.

Company
Defacto Perakende Ticaret A.Ş.
Transaction
Sector
Activity
Retail of clothing and accessories
Date
Country
Türkiye

DeFacto is a leading Turkish fashion brand offering affordable clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly expanded, operating in over 90 countries through a network of more than 500 stores and a strong e-commerce platform.

With this transaction EBRD acquired a minority stake in the retailer. The investment is aimed at supporting DeFacto’s international expansion strategy, helping the company enter new markets and scale its operations globally. Additionally, DeFacto will use the funding to implement key sustainability and inclusion initiatives.