Consumer
GPs hungry for Benelux's food and beverages sector
From 2014 to date, Benelux has surpassed all other European regions in terms of large-cap buyouts in the food sector
BGF injects £6.25m into Christopher Ward
Christopher Ward's watches are designed in the UK and manufactured in Biel, Switzerland
GPF Capital buys Quimi Romar from Realza Capital
GP also buys soap producer Envasado Xiomara to build a platform in the personal care products sector
Winona exits sports fashion retailer KJUS
Winona Capital invested in the Switzerland-based ski and golf apparel company in 2013
BlueGem buys Italian hair care specialist Pool Service
GP plans to boost the company's growth organically and by pursuing a buy-and-build strategy
Eurazeo, Céréa to sell Léon de Bruxelles to trade
Sale will enable Eurazeo PME to realise total proceeds of €24.1m, a multiple of 1.5x
Ambienta-backed Aromata buys IPAM
This is the first add-on inked by the company following its acquisition by Ambienta
Alcedo acquires ready-meal specialist Eurochef
GP deploys capital from Alcedo IV Fund, which held a final close in May 2016 on €195m
Corpfin backs Spanish gloves manufacturer Sanicen
GP plans to boost the company's growth and strengthen its position with a buy-and-build strategy
Progressio buys spreads and dried fruits maker Damiano
GP invests from its Progressio Investimenti III fund, which held a final close on €250m in July 2019
Seneca acquires stake in Whyte & Ivory in debut deal
Curtain linings and blackout materials wholesaler Whyte & Ivory launched in the US in 2016
Food for thought: how PE can build a sustainable supply chain
Food production was one of the longer-term investment trends discussed during the Allocate event in June
Gilde buys majority stake in Eichholtz
GP will help Dutch luxury furniture business Eichholtz to expand in the US and Asia
Ibla Capital buys bed manufacturer Assio
Company's management team, led by founders Giuliano and Graziano Coden, will stay on with the business
Tamburi buys minority stake in Milan-listed Elica
Following the deal, Tamburi CEO Giovanni Tamburi will become a member of the company's board
Portobello sells car rental provider Centauro for €130m
Sale ends a two-year holding period for the GP, which bought the company via its €375m third fund
Perusa sells Xindao to Gilde
Perusa makes the divestment from Perusa Partners II, a €207m vehicle that closed in 2017
KKR, Artá back kitchen panels specialist Alvic
Company plans to further expand internationally and open new manufacturing facilities
Sovereign backs Premier Park
GP is supporting the parking operator's founders and is investing from its £395m fourth fund
Hilco-backed Homebase acquires Bathstore
DIY company has acquired 44 of the bathroom retailer's stores from administrators BDO
BlueGem sells Liberty to Glendower for £300m
Vendor generated a 12x return on the luxury retail store after a nine-year holding
Permira, TCV lead series-F for FlixMobility
HV Holtzbrinck Ventures and the European Investment Bank also participated in the funding round
Alpha Private Equity buys accessories specialist AMF
GP intends to further boost AMF's growth both organically and via new acquisitions
Clessidra sells Cavalli to Dubai-based firm
Sale ends a four-year holding period for Italian GP Clessidra, which owns a majority stake