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Name Year Type Size (£m) Status
Red Commerce 2011 2nd MBO 44 A global supplier of SAP experts to international corporations and consultancies current
U-POL 2010 MBO 130 A world leader in automotive refinish products Current
CitySprint 2010 Acquisition The UKs leading same day distribution network Current
Weldex 2010 2nd MBO 55 Crawler Crane Hire Company Current
Capiton IV 2009 Fund 10 Invests in small and medium sized companies based in German speaking Europe, following a combination of control buyout and growth investment strategies Current
Egeria III 2008 Fund 10 Invests in control buyouts in Holland where the Enterprise Value of the companies in which it invests is between €50m and €200m. Current
Realza Capital 2008 Fund 15 Targets investments in Spain where the underlying companies are valued at between €15m and €125m. Current
FSN III 2008 Fund 12.7 Invests in mid-market investment opportunities in the Nordic region Current
Innova/5 2008 Fund 15 Invests between €10m and €50m into growth orientated companies based in Central and Eastern Europe. Current
Hawksford International 2008 MBO 30 Designs, establishes and administers trusts, foundations, family offices, companies and private trust companies for high and ultra high net worth individuals and corporate clients Current
Formaplex 2007 MBO 9 Manufactures moulds and tools for the motorsport and rapid prototyping industries Current
Enrich 2007 MBO 18 Provider of a range of employee benefits services to corporates Current
Fernau 2007 MBO 16 A world-leading designer and manufacturer of Navigational Aids to the civil and military aviation markets Exited - Trade Sale
WFEL 2006 MBO 48 Designer and manufacturer of mobile bridging systems and related products Current
Capula 2006 2nd MBO 30 Provider of real time automation systems to the nuclear, power generation and utilities markets Current
etc.venues 2006 BIMBO 21 Provider of meeting, training and event space Current
RSL Steeper 2005 MBO Not Disclosed Supplier of rehabilitation services Current
Practice Plan 2005 MBO Not Disclosed Provider of independent payment schemes to dental practices Current
Zenith Vehicle Contracts 2005 MBO 27 Fleet management services Exited - 3rd MBO
New Horizons Childcare 2005 MBO Not Disclosed Provider of residential childcare facilities Exited - Trade Sale
Total Fitness 2004 MBO Not Disclosed Health and fitness club operator Current
ABI 2004 MBO 20 Leisure home manufacturer Exited – 2nd MBO
Jessops 2003 MBO 147 Specialist photographic equipment Exited - IPO
Gardner Group 2003 MBO 22 Aerospace machining group Exited – 2nd MBO
Caledonian Building Systems 2003 MBO 37 Modular construction Exited -Trade Sale
AIM 2001 2nd MBO 8 Computer systems and software design Exited - Trade Sale
Blaze Signs 2000 MBO 14 Manufacture distribution and installation of signs. Exited - 2nd MBO
OSS 2000 Acquisition 15 Waste oil collection and recycling Current
Letts Filofax 2000 MBO 17 Supplier of desk and pocket diaries and personal organisers Exited - 2nd MBO
Goals Soccer Centres 2000 MBI 19 Operator of five-a-side football pitches Exited - IPO
Davenham 2000 MBO 60 Provider of niche short-term lending products Exited - IPO
Thomson Brothers 1999 MBO 10 Distributor of architectural ironmongery Exited - Trade Sale
CGI 1998 MBO 10 Specialised glass manufacturer and supplier Current
Carlton Clubs 1998 MBO 12 Bingo club operator Exited - 2nd MBO
Youngs Bluecrest Seafood 1998 MBO 59 Processor of frozen fish Exited - 2nd MBO
Clee Hill 1997 MBO 8 Hire of road laying and compaction equipment Exited - 2nd MBO
Millets 1996 MBI/MBO 20 Retailer of leisure clothing and camping equipment Exited - Trade Sale
Portman 1996 MBO 21 Business travel agency Exited - 2nd MBO
Golden Wonder 1996 MBO/MBI 68 Manufacturer of potato crisps and bagged snacks Exited - 2nd MBO

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