| Name |
Year |
Type |
Size (£m) |
Activity |
Status |
| Weldex* |
2010 |
2nd MBO |
55 |
Crawler Crane Hire Company |
Current |
| Caption 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 |
* Led by Dunedin
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