
ERCP backs Pénélope MBO
Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners (ERCP) has taken a majority stake in French recruitment agency Pénélope alongside management.
Founded in 1973, Pénélope is an agency recruiting hosts and hostesses for companies and professional events. With a workforce of more than 3,300 employees, the company is looking at a €100m turnover for 2010 following the acquisition of competitor Téa last year.
ERCP and management will implement a four-fold strategy to drive the company's growth: building additional synergies with Téa, developing the services offered to clients, diversifying into operational marketing, and looking at further acquisition opportunities.
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