Since establishing our private equity strategy in 1989, we have invested in over 415 private equity investments in 42 countries.
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Zindart Industrial Company
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Country Hong Kong | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer of die-cast and injection-molded collectible products for consumer companies | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jul 1993 |
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Zimmermann
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Country France | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Zimmermann is a globally recognized, iconic luxury fashion brand | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 2023 |
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YDUQS (formerly Estácio Participações)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The second-largest post-secondary education company in Brazil | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Aug 2017 |
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Westco Jeans
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Country Australia | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Mall-based clothing retailer operating throughout Australia | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 1999 |
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Wagas
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Country Greater China | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of the largest independent western fast casual restaurant groups in China | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jun 2022 |
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Vision Express
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description High-street superstore optician | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Sep 1994 |
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Viena
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Brazil's leading casual dining restaurant chain (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2007 |
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Unmas
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Country Turkey | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Turkey's leading producer of high-quality branded and packaged value-added bakery products | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date May 2003 |
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Tweeter Home Entertainment Group
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Specialty retailer of consumer electronics | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date May 1996 |
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The Learning Lab
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Country Singapore | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading provider of K-12 academic enrichment and tutorial services in Singapore | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2014 |
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest privately-held specialty premium coffee and tea retailer in the US | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2013 |
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Takko
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Country Germany | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading German value fashion retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Aug 2007 |
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Stokomani
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Country France | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading French discount wholesaler of branded goods, specializing in end-of-line products | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 2007 |
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Star Foods
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Country Poland | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer and distributor of snack foods | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Oct 1996 |
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Sovos Brands
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Company formed to acquire and build a portfolio of food and beverage brands; its first acquisition is Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, a producer of premium, authentic frozen Italian entrées | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jan 2017 |
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Skala
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading Brazilian haircare brand | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Feb 2024 |
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Shoes For Crews
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading designer and marketer of non-slip footwear for the restaurant and foodservice industry | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jul 2004 |
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Serta Simmons Bedding
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Owns and manages two of the largest brands in the mattress industry: National Bedding Company, the largest licensee and majority shareholder of Serta Inc., and Simmons Bedding Company | Deal type Recapitalization | Invest. date Oct 2012 |
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Restoque
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of Brazil's leading producers and retailers of fashion, business and casual wear | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 2013 |
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Quero-Quero
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading home improvement retailer, credit card issuer and consumer finance company in the south of Brazil | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2008 |
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PPF - Partner in Pet Food
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Country Hungary | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of Europe’s largest producers of private-label pet food | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Jun 2011 |
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Poundland
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description UK's No. 1 single-price discount retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jun 2002 |
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PCs Compleat
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Retailer of brand-name personal computer systems, software, peripherals and related products to professional end users in the small-office/home-office market | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date May 1994 |
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Party City Holdings
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description America's largest retailer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty party goods | Deal type Buyout, Secondary buyout | Invest. date Aug 2008, Jul 2012 |
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Parques Reunidos
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Country Spain | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading Spanish and European leisure park operator | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Dec 2003 |
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Parmalat
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Country Italy | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Long-shelf-life milk and other food products | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Sep 1990 |
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Parfums de Marly
INITIO |
Country France | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Parfums de Marly & INITIO are leading luxury fragrance brands | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2023 |
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Orveon
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Carve-out of cosmetics brands bareMinerals, BUXOM and Laura Mercier from Shiseido Americas | Deal type Growth Buyout | Invest. date Dec 2021 |
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Original San Francisco Toymakers
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Creator and marketer of toys and consumer products | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Nov 1994 |
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Olaplex
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A prestige haircare brand focused on strengthening and repairing damaged hair | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jan 2020 |
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Noosa Yoghurt
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A fast-growing leader in the yoghurt category | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2014 |
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New Look
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description High-street value fashion chain | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 1996 |
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Naj-Oleari
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Country Italy | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Designer, retailer and distributor of printed fabrics, clothing, accessories and stationery targeted at young children and teenagers | Deal type Recapitalization | Invest. date Oct 1990 |
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Moulin International Holdings
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Country Hong Kong | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of optical frames in Hong Kong | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Oct 1998 |
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Modenik (formerly Dixcy-Enamor)
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Country India | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading innerwear brand in India | Deal type Buyout, Growth equity | Invest. date Sep 2017 |
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Milano
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Mexico's largest discount clothing retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 2006 |
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Merama
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure; Technology | Description A leading Latin American eCommerce aggregator | Deal type Expansion capital | Invest. date Sep 2021 |
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Maurice
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Retailer of men's and women's casual clothing | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 1994 |
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Making Memories
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Supplier of scrapbooking products and craft supplies | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 2005 |
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lululemon athletica
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Country Canada | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Premier specialty retailer of athletic and yoga apparel | Deal type Growth equity, Recapitalization | Invest. date Dec 2005, Sep 2014 |
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LifeMiles B.V.
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Country Colombia | Sector Business & Financial Services; Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of the largest and fastest-growing loyalty coalition programs in Latin America | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Aug 2015 |
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Kroton Educacional
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest private education company in Latin America and one of the largest worldwide | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Jul 2009 |
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Kirkland's
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description America's largest mall-based specialty retailer of decorative home accessories and gifts | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jun 1996 |
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King Koil China
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Country China | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading, Shanghai-based, premium manufacturer and retailer of mattresses in China | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 2016 |
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International Meal Company
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading multi-brand, quick casual restaurant chain in Latin America | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2006 |
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ILVA
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Country Denmark | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Danish furniture retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2003 |
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Hudson Group
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description North America's leading travel retailer (acquired by Advent portfolio company Dufry) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2008 |
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Hua Yang Printing
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Country Hong Kong | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer of complex, high-quality books and specialty packaging (acquired by Advent portfolio company Zindart) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jan 1995 |
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Homemaker Industries
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Manufacturer and distributor of braided area rugs | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jan 1997 |
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HMV
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Retailer of music, books and videos | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Mar 1998 |
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