Birkenstock Owner Considers IPO at $6 Billion-Plus Value

L Catterton bought majority stake in sandal maker in 2021
LVMH-backed firm working with Goldman, JPMorgan on listing

Birkenstock Owner Said to Weigh $6 Billion IPO

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By Eyk Henning and Crystal Tse

July 6, 2023 at 8:20 PM UTC

Updated on

July 7, 2023 at 7:05 AM UTC

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L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by luxury French fashion house LVMH, is considering strategic options for Birkenstock including an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

The iconic German sandal maker could be valued at more than $6 billion in an IPO, said one of the people, asking not to be identified because the details are private.