Since establishing our private equity strategy in 1989, we have invested in over 415 private equity investments in 42 countries.
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Allied
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading independent marketer and provider of technology products in Brazil | Deal type Secondary buyout | Invest. date Feb 2015 |
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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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GESA - Grupo Embotelladores del Sureste SA
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Bottler and distributor of Pepsi-Cola and other regional soft drinks in southern Mexico | Deal type Recapitalization | Invest. date Dec 1998 |
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Euro United
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Country Canada | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Manufacturer of resin-based furniture and large houseware products | Deal type Recapitalization | Invest. date Nov 1998 |
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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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Charlotte Russe
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Specialty retailer of value-priced fashion, clothing and accessories for young women | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Oct 2009 |
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EKO Holding
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Country Poland | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Independent supermarket chain in Southwestern Poland | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Nov 2012 |
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Douglas Holding
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Country Germany | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading European retail conglomerate | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Dec 2012 |
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Herlitz
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Country Germany | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading German stationery group | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Oct 2005 |
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Devin
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Country Bulgaria | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Bulgaria's leading bottler of mineral water and distributor of soft drinks | Deal type Public-to-private | Invest. date Nov 2009 |
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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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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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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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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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Enjoy S.A.
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Country Chile | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The leading casino operator in Chile, Uruguay and Argentina | Deal type PIPE | Invest. date Jan 2018 |
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Cataratas do Iguaçu
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest concessionaire and operator of services in national parks in Brazil | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Dec 2014 |
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Hajdu Bet
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Country Hungary | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer and distributor of poultry | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Dec 1996 |
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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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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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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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Aerocomidas
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading operator of restaurants and bars in Mexican airports | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Oct 2002 |
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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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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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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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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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Brewery Holdings
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Country Romania | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Brewer and distributor of beer | Deal type Growth equity | Invest. date Oct 1996, Jul 1998 |
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GHL Hoteles
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Country Colombia | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description One of the largest third-party hotel operators in Latin America | Deal type Growth Buyout | Invest. date Sep 2022 |
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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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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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Gaymer Group Europe
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Manufacturer of light alcoholic beverages and soft drinks | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Feb 1992 |
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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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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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BCS
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Country France | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Manufacturer of pre-baked frozen bread and viennoiserie | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Apr 2000 |
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Devro Holdings
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Worldwide manufacturer of edible collagen sausage casings | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Apr 1991 |
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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
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Country India | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description India’s leading supplier of consumer electrical goods, lighting and lighting automation systems | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Jul 2015 |
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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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Grupo BIG (formerly Walmart Brazil Group)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description The third-largest food retailer in Brazil | Deal type Carve-out | Invest. date Aug 2018 |
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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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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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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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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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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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Aeroboutiques (Latinoamericana Duty Free)
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading operator of duty-free concessions in Mexico | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Dec 1996 |
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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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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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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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First Watch
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Operator of full-service daytime cafes serving breakfast, brunch and lunch | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Aug 2017 |
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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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Aimbridge Hospitality
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description North America's leading third-party hotel operator | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Feb 2019 |
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DFM Foods
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Country India | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A packaged foods company that primarily sells extruded corn based savory snacks across India | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jan 2020 |
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