Press Release
May 24, 2017

Xavier Marie Acquires Rautureau Apple Shoes S.A.S.

Goodwin advised Xavier Marie on the acquisition of shoe manufacturer Rautureau Apple Shoes S.A.S. Xavier Marie, founder of Maisons du Monde, bought the family business from brothers Yvon and Guy Rautureau with the support of two investment funds, EPF Partners and Alliance Entreprendre. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Xavier Marie was the founder and former CEO of Maisons du Monde, a French furniture and home décor company with over 265 locations in 10 countries across Europe.

Goodwin’s Paris team was led by partner Jerome Jouhanneaud.