Since establishing our private equity strategy in 1989, we have invested in over 415 private equity investments in 42 countries.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Csabai Konzervgyar
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Country Hungary | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer of pasta, canned vegetables and tetrapak fruit juices | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Sep 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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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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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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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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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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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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Arabela
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Door-to-door retailer of assorted beauty and personal-care products | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 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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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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Dollar Express
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Country United States | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description America's third-largest single-price retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Feb 1999 |
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Graffigna
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Country Argentina | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Producer of premium wine and champagne | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date May 1999 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fat Face
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Country United Kingdom | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description UK's leading active lifestyle clothing retailer | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Apr 2005 |
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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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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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Dufry South America (formerly Brasif)
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Brazil's leading travel retail operator (acquired by Advent portfolio company Dufry) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2006 |
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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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Grupo La Mansión
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description A leading operator of casual dining restaurants in Mexico, including the flagship La Mansión steakhouse chain (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Nov 2006 |
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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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Grupo RA
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Country Brazil | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest operator of restaurants and snack bars in Brazilian airports (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Apr 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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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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Gayosso
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Country Mexico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Largest Mexican funeral services company | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Oct 2007 |
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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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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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Airport Shoppes
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Country Puerto Rico | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Leading airport restaurant and in-flight catering group in Puerto Rico (merged into Advent portfolio company International Meal Company) | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Mar 2008 |
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Gérard Darel
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Country France | Sector Retail, Consumer & Leisure | Description Designer, retailer and distributor of high-end womenswear and leather goods | Deal type Buyout | Invest. date Jul 2008 |
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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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