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CaratLane's extraordinary exit

Aug 26, 2023
08:52
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Analyzing Titan's acquisition of CaratLane, the challenges faced by CaratLane in the online sales market, and its partnership with Titan for working capital funding. Exploring CaratLane's strategy shift, profitability, and expansion, and why Titan acquired full control of the brand.
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Quick takeaways

  • Titan paid 7.8 times FY23 sales for CaratLane, higher than the valuation of its entire business, raising concerns among analysts.
  • CaratLane's rapid revenue growth, higher gross margin than Titan's Tanishk brand, and market leadership position in the lifestyle jewelry space make it a valuable acquisition for Titan.

Deep dives

Karate Lane's Valuation

Titan acquired Karate Lane, paying over 4,600 crore rupees, a valuation of 17,000 crore rupees. This acquisition raised concerns among some analysts, as Titan paid 7.8 times FY23 sales for Karate Lane, which is higher than the valuation of Titan's entire business. Additionally, Karate Lane's lower EBITDA margins compared to Titan's Tanishk brand raised eyebrows.

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