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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut Reynolds and Jackman crush it together. The story of how they met on the set of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” in 2009 is a stellar example of leadership. From a NYT interview: REYNOLDS: My first day, I walked off the set and Hugh said, "How do you feel?" And I muttered, "Ah, I wish I could go back to that scene we shot earlier in the day because now I sort of see it." Five minutes later, everyone is being asked to come out of their trailers, lights are being flipped back on, wardrobe is being zipped back up. Hugh made it so I could shoot. He didn't even know me, we had just met. I thought, "If I'm ever lucky enough to be breathing the rare air that this guy breathes, this is how you do it." He called the experience an "antidote to cynicism," claiming it was a shock to learn you can be "successful and content." I don't know if anyone appears more content and wildly successful, and it's fascinating to see how his skill set has benefited his approach to investing. REYNOLDS & PRIVATE EQUITY Reynolds’ capacity for storytelling combines uniquely with his interest in private equity. He has an advantage few can match in his social media megaphone and “fastvertising” approach to promoting the brands he invests in. I first read about it when he invested in Aviation Gin. Sales reportedly doubled from $20 million to $40 million, and Jeffries estimated that the company sold 96,000 cases in 2019. Then in 2020 Diageo agreed to acquire Davos Brands LLC, a portfolio of brands including Aviation Gin, for $610 million (see professionally drawn infographic). He has also invested in or founded / co-founded the following: F1 Team Alpine, Wrexham AFC, Maximum Effort, Mint Mobile, Wealthsimple and 1Password (and others). (Notes: More on Ryan Reynolds' investment style posted on ASimpleModel.com. Full NYT Interview: “Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman on the Perks and Pitfalls of Playing Superheroes” by Kyle Buchanan.) #privateequity #leadership #deadpool
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This is an interesting development. Back in January we got news of Youngone Corp., a South Korean clothing manufacturer to global outdoor brands like The North Face and Patagonia, lending 150 million Swiss francs ($176.8 million) at a 4.6% interest rate to its Switzerland-based subsidiary Scott Corp. Less than 3 months on, the board at Scott Corp has replace Beat Zaugg, the founder and the CEO with Juwon Kim. Replacing Beat Zaugg with Juwon Kim came in a time when Youngone has been facing a legal conflict with Scott’s founder and second-largest shareholder Beat Zaugg since 2022. Are we seeing a shift in power and ownership in the global brands that traditionally are founded in the west? Are Asian Conglomerates buying out such brands? With the likes of Amer Sports now in the hands of another Asian Conglomerate, will we be seeing more of this trend? https://lnkd.in/gN4VnDuJ
Scott Sports Replaces its CEO in "Refresh"
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M&A Strategist (Ex Rothschild) | Beauty Entrepreneur | British Beauty Council | Board Executive | Chartered Accountant | Imperial College Alum | Thought Leader in Beauty & Finance
🌿Life's tough, leadership tougher🌿 The bodyshop's recent headlines are more than just financial drama. They reflect a real struggle between investment strategies and maintaining ethical integrity in a tough market. 📌AURELIUS , the current owner, aren't necessarily the villains as many headlines including this one tries to portray. They're navigating a risky market, trying to protect their very recent investment. 📌 Meanwhile, The Body Shop's leadership is racing to keep up with changing customer preferences and a brutal market that doesn't forgive. To put in context, we are talking multiple complex challenges: the pandemic, restricted supply after Brexit, tighter labor markets, wage inflation, higher borrowing costs, and high fuel costs to name a few... 📌 Then... As consumers, our choices are powerful. They shape the marketplace and set the standards for what we expect from responsible brands. Bodyshop wasn't it. The Body Shop's journey through these rough waters is a lesson in leadership. It's about finding new ways to innovate and stay true to core values. This isn't the end for them. It's a critical turning point, and it matters to all of us, especially the thousands of employees whose jobs are at stake and the UK high street and landlords who may need to take pain. The story is complicated for sure. That said, who likes their chances of restoring The Body Shop to its former glory? What strategies would you employ? 🤔 #bodyshop #beautybusiness #businessturnaround
Body Shop owner first in line for payout as it enters administration
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Entrepreneurship brag 🚀 Last year I decided to take a different approach to my work & life 🌴 with a some-what strategy. I tried a few different things, pivoted quick enough, before realizing what was in front of me all along… One day, I got an email from someone & the brief was: launch a hospitality business in St Barths. No small feat unless you're sitting on 100 mil in real estate. So, the solution became a nearly year long project of creating an islands-inspired #RTD brand and product line that would launch in St Barths as the Flagship market, during the famous Bucket Regatta. ⛵ The process of building this brand meant a team of 3 (myself & 2 Founders) working across 20 🌍 countries 🤣 over the course of 8 months. But this wasn't just about launching a product; it was about crafting an identity that resonates deeply with the island (which to me has been a part time home the last 4 years) - and it was critical for the brand to show up the right way in the community. 💙 So here’s where we net out…with a launch valued at half a million dollars. 💰 ✔️Brand Creation ✔️Business & Growth Strategy ✔️Public Relations ✔️Social & Influencer ✔️Launch Events & Experiential ✔️Sport Sponsorship ✔️Strategic Partnerships ✔️Curated Networking You better believe a case study is coming next. 👀 💙 Connected to distributors? Let’s talk 💁♀️ Larimar Lifestyle #mocktails #rtd #snaxshot #uhnw #sustainablebrand #consciousbusiness #stbarts #rtdcocktails #premiumspirits
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A number of #fashion clients have asked why the Competition and Markets Authority has not intervened to curb what the clients consider to be the dominant position of Frasers Group as it continues on its acquisition trail - Ted Baker https://lnkd.in/gp7Zbux3. However whether or not Frasers Group has achieved dominance in particular parts of the #fashion industry is not the issue for competition law. Ironically this was spelt out recently in the decision of the #CompetitionAppealsTribunal to refuse Sportsdirect.com (Frasers Group’s subsidiary) an injunction to prevent Newcastle United Football Club from proceeding with its agreements with adidas and JD Sports Fashion for the sale of the Newcastle United Football Club replica kit for the next season. As the #CompetitionAppealsTribunal made clear - and as was signed off on appeal by the #CourtofAppeal on Friday - the existence of dominance does not give rise to a presumption of abuse and entering into exclusive supply and sale arrangements does not amount to abusive conduct.
Frasers Group 'frontrunner' to acquire Ted Baker
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Was buying a 3% share in Luxe Collective for £100k a good deal? The company is in a nice spot, the secondary market is massive and growing (LC itself has done £2m then £4m and now nearly £7m of Turnover in three years) and it's got a leadership team that's credible and motivated. But the reason this Dragons Den deal has had so much chat in agencyland is because (a) it's Steven Bartlett and (b) so much of this business valuation comes from what it built on social (1.8m followers in total and 100 million views in a month over three platforms) I think it is a good deal. At £100k for 3% that's a valuation of £3.3m which is a multiple of 8 on current year forecast profit. What could this be worth? There are risks, not insignificantly there are some very good players already in the space and the original retailers and department stores are making big moves into this area but Peter Jones talks about how this could do £60/£70m (Up from £6m/£7m). Assuming that is achievable, combined with investor / economies of scale driven improved margins to 10%+ margin (up from 7%) and that they get a decent broker who sells them on for a 10+ multiple (up from 8 above). All of a sudden that's a £65m valuation and that 3% becomes worth ~£2m. In percentage terms it's huge but in absolute terms you can see why for a few of the Dragons the small equity on offer meant that this wasn't worth their time but for Steven Barlett it is a profitable deal and has the additional benefit that it's based up in the northwest, it'll be a lot of fun for his team to work on and I suspect the founders would be enjoyable for him to work with. Good deal and good luck to all involved and a reminder that good social is an investment not a cost. #investment #dragonsden #agencyland
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🌐 At #Flovale, we seamlessly bridge the world of sports, entertainment, and the corporate sphere. We're not just fluent in the language of creativity and performance but also in the strategic dialects of business and finance. 🎯 Our end-to-end solutions are crafted to unlock your full commercial potential, tailored precisely to the unique rhythms of your dynamic career. Whether you’re an athlete, artist, or influencer, we understand your world and we’ve got the tools to elevate it. 💼 From robust business consulting to astute financial advisory; innovative investment strategies to influential corporate partnerships; powerful sponsorships to strategic merchandising – we cover it all. 🤝 We don't stop there. Flovale is deeply integrated with international agencies, sports teams, record labels, and so on. Enhancing your reach through expert contract negotiations, cutting-edge product and brand development, and aggressive marketing and promotions. 🛠️ Let us manage your intellectual property, strategize the monetization of your digital content, and position you strategically in your market. With Flovale, you're set not just for today’s success, but for a legacy of achievements. 🚀 Join us in this journey where your passion meets our expertise. Together, let’s craft your path to generational triumph. #entertainment #sports #creative #finance #business #investment #strategy #flovale #consulting #business #management #creatives #creativity #fashion #art
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There’s a lot of talk about how many locations pickleball companies have sold, but not much said about how many have actually OPENED. This sport is growing super fast, and court companies are all touting how many they’re planning to open… But in business, execution is everything. At The Picklr, we're taking a different approach. Don't get me wrong, we're ambitious, and have big plans for growth. But we will never sacrifice quality for the sake of quantity. → We focus on measured, sustainable growth → We invest heavily in our operational foundation → We support our franchisees for LONG-TERM success The last one is the most important. Our customers are the franchisees. If they’re not successful, we’re not successful. Selling a location is the easy part. Getting it open is the hard part. It takes time, resources, and a lot of elbow grease to launch a facility. So while others may be chasing vanity numbers, we're focused on what matters: 1. Building a brand that our franchisees are proud of 2. Delivering exceptional experiences to our community 3. And scaling smartly for long-term success In the end, it's not about how many locations you've sold. It's about how many you've successfully opened and kept open. That's what drives us at The Picklr. And that's what sets us apart. — What do you think? Are we getting a little drunk on the 'fastest growing sport' tagline?
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Daily Champions news driving the business forward Business Brands Champions gains today a new client in The Netherlands for both marketing & sales solutions. More Champions news will be disclosed soon. Have a great Champions day and always become the Champion in You. Just like that. #business #brands #champions #clients #marketing #sales #celebration
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Allbirds has booked another big loss and announced that CEO Joseph Zwillinger will follow his co-founder Tim Brown in quitting the executive suite. It also warned of lower revenue, and more losses, for the year ahead. Its already-battered shares were down 15.05 per cent in extended trading. “10 to 15″ stores are to be closed over the course of 2024 from a total of 60 worldwide (down from 62 in June last year). As of Friday, the new chief executive will be San Francisco-based Joe Vernachio, a former head of global operations for The North Face who has recently been serving as Allbrids chief operating officer, driving its turnaround bid. Ex-All Whites captain Brown, who started Allbirds from an apartment in Wellington’s Cuba St, stepped down as co-chief executive in May last year as the firm’s challenges mounted, leaving Zwillinger in sole charge at the top. “Joey and I, together with the board, made the decision to transition my title from co-founder and co-CEO to co-founder and chief innovation officer,” Brown said. The Kiwi and his co-founder remain on the board. The maker of eco-friendly shoes incorporating New Zealand merino wool today reported a fourth-quarter net loss of US$56.8 million, taking its full-year net loss to US$152.5m - compared to the prior year’s US$101.4m in red ink. Fourth quarter revenue fell 14.5 per cent to US$72m, while full-year revenue was down 14.7 per cent to US$254m. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ryvxha9
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