Shoe brand Gabor now belongs to Swiss investor - Shoe brand Gabor now belongs to Swiss investor
Swiss investment firm Arklyz has taken full control of Gabor, one of Europe’s largest footwear manufacturers. The Bavarian brand, founded over a century ago, will keep its name and existing management team after the deal. Financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
Gabor was established in 1919 and has operated from Rosenheim, Bavaria, since 1966. The company, previously owned by its founding family, employed around 2,630 people in 2023, with just 366 based in Germany. Last year, it reported revenue of €282 million and a net profit of €13.4 million.
Arklyz, a private equity firm founded in 2018, specialises in sports, apparel, and footwear investments. In 2024, it also acquired Lloyd Shoes, another German footwear brand. All necessary regulatory approvals for the Gabor deal were secured before completion.
The acquisition was finalised on December 22, 2025. Gabor’s current leadership will stay in place, ensuring continuity for the brand’s operations and workforce.
The takeover marks a new chapter for Gabor under Arklyz’s ownership. The Bavarian company will maintain its identity while operating under the Swiss firm’s broader investment portfolio. No changes to management or branding have been announced beyond the ownership shift.
