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Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services Practice Advised Frasers Group on the Acquisition of The Webster
On October 9, 2025, Frasers Group has acquired a majority stake in The Webster.
Kroll provided financial and tax due diligence services in an accelerated M&A process with our combined UK and U.S. team.
“Kroll mobilized their cross-border team promptly to support us in our accelerated diligence of The Webster. Senior members of the Kroll team were involved throughout the project and delivered their experience as an extension of our team. Their focus on the key risks and value areas allowed us to quickly make decisions in our transaction process.”
James France, Chief Acquisitions Officer, Frasers Group
About The Webster
The Webster is a multibrand luxury fashion retailer headquartered in Miami Beach, United States, specialising in premium fashion and lifestyle products. The company operates across both retail and online channels, offering a curated selection of apparel, footwear, accessories and designer goods through its boutiques and e-commerce platform. The Webster partners with leading global luxury brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Off-White, as well as emerging designers from around the world.
The business was founded in 2009 with the opening of its first flagship boutique in Miami Beach but has since expanded to multiple locations across the United States, including New York, Houston and Los Angeles, as well as a strong digital presence serving international customers.
About Frasers Group
Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. As the business evolved, 2019 saw the rebrand of Sports Direct International to Frasers Group plc; a reflection of the Groups growth and change in market identity.
Led by Chief Executive Michael Murray, the business is set on a formidable upwards trajectory as it continues to expand with its pioneering approach to retail. Frasers Group provides consumers with access to the world’s best Sports, Premium and Luxury brands with a vision to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.
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