**Carlyle-Led Group Proposes Private Loan for Buyout of Australian Fashion Brand Zimmermann**.
**Sydney, Australia** – A consortium led by global investment firm Carlyle Group has stepped forward with a private loan offer, providing a lifeline to Australian fashion brand Zimmermann, which has been grappling with significant financial challenges..
Zimmermann, renowned for its feminine and bohemian-inspired designs, has been facing mounting debt and declining sales in recent years. The brand’s struggles have been attributed to a combination of factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising production costs, and increased competition in the global fashion market..
**Carlyle’s Proposed Loan**.
The Carlyle-led consortium’s offer involves providing Zimmermann with a private loan of up to A$100 million (US$64 million). The loan would be used to refinance the brand’s existing debt and provide additional working capital..
In exchange for the loan, Carlyle would receive a significant equity stake in Zimmermann. The exact terms of the deal, including the size of Carlyle’s equity stake, have not been disclosed..
**Zimmermann’s Response**.
Zimmermann’s management has welcomed the offer from Carlyle, describing it as a .
