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Gordon Brothers Offering for Sale by Private Treaty Royal Falcon One Superyacht

London, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, is exclusively offering for sale by private treaty the Royal Falcon One superyacht.

Royal Falcon One was built in 2019 and is the world’s only luxury catamaran superyacht created by Studio F.A. Porsche. The vessel is a generous four–deck, 10–berth catamaran benefiting from best–in–class design and artisanry.

The superyacht has a range of 1,200 nautical miles and boasts onboard facilities including five VIP suites, four crew cabins, 10–seat dining table, three bars and a relaxing sundeck featuring a lounge area and jacuzzi. A shallow draft enables the yacht to access and anchor in the most secluded coves.

“Royal Falcon One presents a unique opportunity for the discerning buyer to acquire a one–of–a–kind catamaran under 500 gross tons,” said Oliver Veart, Director, Marine & Valuations at Gordon Brothers. “The vessel is berthed in Genoa, Italy and available for prompt delivery in time for the Mediterranean summer season.”

For further details, please contact Oliver Veart at oveart@gordonbrothers.com. For vessel specifications, please visit our website.

Gordon Brothers has established a dedicated marine services and valuations practice that leverages decades of experience buying, selling and valuing assets in the commercial and industrial economy across Australia, Brazil, Canada, the U.K., Europe, Japan and the U.S. The firm provides advisory services including fleet and vessel renewal analysis, disposition and investment strategies.

About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.


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Gordon Brothers Partners with Maynards Europe to Sell AURORA Lichtwerke’s Lamp Development & Manufacturing Plant Assets

Cologne, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, is partnering with Maynards Europe to sell by online auction AURORA Lichtwerke's lamp development and manufacturing plant assets.

The two–day auction on November 29–30 for more than 2,000 lots in Eichsttt, Germany includes 19 LED, halogen and discharge lamp production assembly lines, a SMD factory configured for LED production, and laboratory, quality assurance, plant support and maintenance equipment.

AURORA Lichtwerke had a production capacity of more than 350 million lamps per annum. The site was previously a LEDVANCE production plant and prior to that a spin off from OSRAM that was part of Siemens AG.

"It is rare for the production lines of halogen signal and studio lights for airfield, traffic, train and medical applications to come to market," said Dr. Andreas Kemper, Managing Director at Gordon Brothers. "With the complete closure of the plant these assets are in high demand, and we are seeing significant global interest from established industry manufacturers."

"We're excited to auction the assets from AURORA Lichtwerke, which was once the world's largest lamp manufacturing site," said Daniel Kroeger, Managing Director at Maynards Europe. "This is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and large–scale manufacturers to expand their capacity and product range."

To view the full list of available assets and register to bid, please visit Maynards' website.

Gordon Brothers leverages decades of experience buying, selling, operating and valuing assets in the industrial economy across Australia, Brazil, Canada, the U.K., Europe, Japan and the U.S.


About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.

About Maynards
Founded in 1902, Maynards specializes in auctions, liquidation sales and the appraisal of industrial equipment and commercial/retail inventories. With offices throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, UK, China and Japan, the company constantly performs asset sales and appraisals around the world in a wide range of industries. Maynards has the expertise and resources to simultaneously manage machinery sales and plant liquidations in all areas of heavy industry, including automotive manufacturing, plastics, semiconductor, pharma, energy, food, metalworking, pulp & paper, sawmill, mining, printing and woodworking. Maynards Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of Maynards. www.maynards.com


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Gordon Brothers Acquires Telefunken

Boston, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, has acquired the global consumer electronics brand Telefunken.

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Telefunken has become one of the leading names in the electronics sector with a diverse portfolio of products ranging from video, e–mobility, domestic appliances and audio.

Gordon Brothers will invest in the brand to drive further growth of the already successful enterprise within its existing product categories and bring Telefunken products to a younger consumer segment. The firm will focus on partnering with Telefunken's current licensees and expanding the licensee portfolio internationally by leveraging Gordon Brothers' relationships so the brand can continue to reach consumers globally.

The acquisition expands Gordon Brothers' current portfolio of home and lifestyle brands to include consumer electronics, a vertical in which the global brands business has deep experience and expertise.

The firm previously revitalized Polaroid and helped the iconic consumer electronics brand find new life after acquiring it out of bankruptcy, transforming Polaroid into a licensing platform and once again making it relevant to consumers.

"We are honored to continue the incredible legacy Telefunken started in 1903 and grow the brand with current and new partners," said Frank Morton, Chief Investment Officer of Gordon Brothers. "Telefunken has opportunities for expansion and is well positioned to benefit from global industry growth within the consumer electronics, appliance and e–bikes markets."

"Telefunken's asset–light model is a natural fit for our portfolio of brands," said Tobias Nanda, Head of Brands at Gordon Brothers. "Our expertise in the consumer electronics sector will help build upon Telefunken's 120–year history."

"Telefunken is poised for growth and enhanced global outreach," said Hemjo Klein, the former Chairman and founder of Telefunken's holding company. "Having developed and established a working partnership with Gordon Brothers over the last several years, I am more than confident they will uphold the brand's legacy and steer Telefunken through the next chapter of growth."

Gordon Brothers has been actively investing in, repositioning and growing some of the world's most iconic brands since 2003. As owners of several brands, including Laura Ashley and Nicole Miller, the firm prioritizes expanding licensees and franchisees to bolster their e–commerce presence and develop more strategic wholesale and retail relationships.

About Gordon Brothers
Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.

About Telefunken
Telefunken was founded in Berlin in 1903. With a pioneering spirit Telefunken established over 20,000 patents in a broad array of global industries and has been known as the "Innovation Company' with innovations including the first radio broadcast, first voice recorder, inventor of electronic TV camera and PAL–colour TV. The company became a leader in electronic communication and a global player in consumer electronics within audio, video, TV and information technology, industrial applications with data transfer, mobile communication, security and solar technology supporting the NASA space program with the first space solar panels. Based in Frankfurt, Telefunken has licensees throughout Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

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Mark Newton-Jones Joins Gordon Brothers as Senior Managing Director, Head of the U.K. & EMEA

London, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mark Newton–Jones has joined Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, as Senior Managing Director, Head of the U.K. and Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), serving as the chief executive for the region.

Based in London, Newton–Jones will lead the continued expansion of the firm's valuation, disposition and capital services working in partnership with a seasoned team of professionals to provide comprehensive solutions, including lending to, investing in and providing advice, for retail, consumer, commercial, and industrial clients and partners.

Newton–Jones has over 35 years of experience leading, operating and restructuring physical and digital retail brands to transform their approach toward strategy, marketing, design and buying, warehousing and distribution, and property and investment. He also has extensive financial services' experience having managed the consumer debtor book of retailers and as a member of the board of directors at a neobank.

Prior to joining Gordon Brothers, Newton–Jones was the group chief executive officer of Mothercare plc where he led the retailer's turnaround into a profitable global business. He was previously CEO of Shop Direct Group and transformed the company from a large–scale, loss–making, brick–and–mortar and catalogue operation to one of the U.K.'s leading digital retail businesses, known today as The Very Group. Newton–Jones spent the earlier part of his career at Next plc where he held various roles in retail operations before becoming the director responsible for its catalogue, taking it online in the late 90s.

"We are delighted to welcome Mark to the Gordon Brothers' team. His experience in leading companies through transition exemplifies the core of our history and is part of our DNA," said Frank Morton, Chief Investment Officer of Gordon Brothers. "Under Mark's leadership, we look forward to expanding our global footprint to deliver comprehensive, bespoke solutions for our clients and partners throughout our established U.K. and European markets and into new markets in the Middle East and Africa."

"I'm thrilled to be joining Gordon Brothers to lead the continued growth and expansion of the business across multiple territories and partnering with retail, commercial and industrial companies that are looking to grow, consolidate or exit their sectors," said Newton–Jones. "There is a significant opportunity to build off the solid foundations already in place and partner with organisations through strategic change."

About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.


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Gordon Brothers to Sell Machinery & Equipment Formerly Used by José Sánchez Peñate

Madrid, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, is offering for immediate sale by private treaty machinery and equipment from four plants in the Canary Islands formerly leased by the firm to the Spanish food products manufacturer and distributor Jos Snchez Peate.

Jos Snchez Peate primarily produced dairy products from two plants in Tenerife, Spain and manufactured and supplied coffee and bakery products from two plants in Gran Canaria. The complete plant and available machinery equipment are as follows:

  • Milk plant, including preparation, mixing, sterilization, cooling, packaging and palletizing systems.
  • Yoghurt plant, including raw material reception, pasteurization of milk, mixing station, pasteurization of yoghurt, addition of starter, fermentation, packaging, palletizing, cooling and storage.
  • Coffee plant, including raw materials reception, recipe preparation, roasting, milling, packing of coffee beans for restaurants or ground coffee, packaging, palletizing and storage.
  • Bakery plant, including raw materials reception, kneading machines, forming machines, cutting and boarding, fermentation area, baking and cooling, packaging and palletizing.

"This unprecedented food manufacturing plant sale is already generating global interest and is an amazing opportunity to acquire machinery and equipment worth millions of euros," said Duncan Ainscough, Managing Director, Commercial & Industrial at Gordon Brothers. "With over 95 billion of assets appraised and disposed in the food and beverage industry, we are a trusted partner with a deep understanding of this sector and a strong history in maximizing asset value for companies in Spain and throughout Europe."

The machinery and equipment is installed and inspections are available by appointment only. To view the full list of available assets, visit Gordon Brothers' website: www.gordonbrothers.com/JSP.

About Gordon Brothers

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.


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Gordon Brothers Acquires Unused Accommodation Barge Robyn S from Vanguard Shipping Limited for Immediate Sale

London, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, has acquired the Robyn S accommodation barge from Vanguard Shipping Limited.

The firm is managing the disposition of Robyn S, which is available for immediate sale to the international marine, shipping and offshore markets.

The barge was previously used to transport bridge sections and components during the construction of the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth. Robyn S was built in 2010 at Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding Industry Company Limited to standard North Sea specifications, and the topside was fabricated in 2012 by Consafe to DNV standards. In 2021, Vanguard Shipping Limited acquired a 120–personnel accommodation topside with helideck and combined both units. For additional vessel specifications, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com/robyn–s.

"We're excited to build on our market–leading disposition and appraisal capabilities in the maritime sector with our acquisition of the Robyn S barge and to continue to support companies in the marine, shipping and offshore industries through strategic change," said Oliver Veart, Director, Marine & Valuations at Gordon Brothers.

"Gordon Brothers has a proven track record in supporting companies within multiple industries and sectors and has shown an enthusiasm for the Robyn S barge," said John Sumner, Managing Director of Vanguard Shipping Limited. "We are pleased to partner with them as they have the resources, expertise and market knowledge to sell the vessel and its associated assets."

Gordon Brothers has established a dedicated marine services and valuations practice that leverages decades of experience buying, selling, operating and valuing assets in the commercial and industrial economy across Australia, Brazil, Canada, the U.K., Europe, Japan and the U.S., and the firm looks forward to developing additional strategic opportunities as it increases activity in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Gordon Brothers provides clients with advisory services including fleet and vessel renewal analysis, disposition and investment strategies.

About Gordon Brothers
Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, management teams, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to provide maximum liquidity, put assets to their highest and best use and mitigate liabilities. The firm conducts more than $100 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.

About Vanguard Shipping Limited
Vanguard Shipping Limited is a British maritime company and sister company of Vanguard Packing Ltd, specialists in the export packing of large components and bespoke consignments operating from numerous locations throughout the U.K. Both companies sit within the Alkron Industrial group.


Gordon Brothers Partners with IMG to Expand Laura Ashley Globally

Boston, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm and owner of the British heritage brand Laura Ashley , has partnered with IMG to expand the iconic fashion, home and lifestyle brand in a fresh, modern way in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and the Middle East.

The brand's multi–year partnership with IMG will create new Laura Ashley apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, homeware items and hospitality offerings through carefully selected licensing and retail partnerships and collaborations.

"We are delighted to partner with IMG to continue to expand Laura Ashley following the success of its spring homeware collection and fall fashion collaboration last year," said Tobias Nanda, President, Brands at Gordon Brothers. "Our focus in working with IMG will be to select additional strategic partnerships and collaborations to help bring the brand's distinct aesthetic to consumers globally while continuing to develop our current brand partnerships."

"For almost 70 years, Laura Ashley's iconic, quality–led designs, prints and patterns have continued to inspire the most coveted styles and fashion trends around the world," said Tim Smith, Vice President at IMG. "We are eager to leverage this rich heritage and the Laura Ashley archive, comprising more than 98,000 pieces of unique artwork, textiles and footage, to develop relevant new fashion and lifestyle products for existing and new fans of the brand."

After acquiring the Laura Ashley brand, archives and related intellectual property and announcing the partnership with NEXT plc in 2020, Laura Ashley launched its spring homeware collection online and in select NEXT stores and fall fashion collaboration with Batsheva in 2021 while developing brand partnerships in Korea, Japan and the U.S.

Gordon Brothers provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. The firm lends against and invests in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond its market–leading disposition and appraisal services. Gordon Brothers has been actively investing in brands since 2003, partnering with leading companies to help revive and reimagine some of the world's most iconic brands.

About Gordon Brothers
Since 1903, Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com) has helped lenders, operating executives, advisors and investors move forward through change. The firm brings a powerful combination of expertise and capital to clients, developing customized solutions on an integrated or standalone basis across four services areas: valuations, dispositions, operations, and financing and investment. Whether to fuel growth or facilitate strategic consolidation, Gordon Brothers partners with companies in the retail, commercial and industrial sectors to put assets to their highest and best use. The firm conducts more than $70 billion worth of dispositions and appraisals annually and provides both short– and long–term capital to clients undergoing transformation. Gordon Brothers lends against and invest in brands, real estate, inventory, receivables, machinery, equipment and other assets, both together and individually, to provide clients liquidity solutions beyond our market–leading disposition and appraisal services. The firm is headquartered in Boston, with over 30 offices across five continents.

About Laura Ashley
Celebrating timeless designs, signature prints and quintessentially British styles since 1953, Laura Ashley is one of Britain's most beloved home and lifestyle brands. Relaunched for spring 2021, the current collection sees the return of best–selling ranges, customer favourite prints as well as beautiful new designs inspired by the rich heritage of the Laura Ashley archive. www.lauraashley.com

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.


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