Editor’s Note
This article reports on the acquisition of Swiss luxury brand Bally by U.S. private equity firm Regent. The deal, announced on August 15, marks a significant shift in ownership for the historic leather goods house.

On August 15, U.S. private equity firm Regent announced the acquisition of the Swiss luxury leather goods brand Bally.

The transaction was conducted through a subsidiary of Regent. The seller was JAB Holding Co., the European investment giant controlled by Germany’s Reimann family.


Bally was founded in 1851 in Schonenwerd, Switzerland. It primarily produces and sells luxury footwear (such as loafers and winter boots), as well as men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories (including belts, handbags, and wallets). The company was once held by the U.S. private equity firm TPG (Texas Pacific Group)…