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Lion Capital

Lion Capital buys Alain Afflelou

Lion Capital has entered exclusive talks to acquire French eyewear retailer Alain Afflelou from Bridgepoint, Apax France and Altamir Amboise in a deal believed to be valued at nearly €800m.

  • France
  • 01 May 2012
Lion Capital to carve Findus Nordic operations

Lion Capital is in talks to sell part of UK frozen food manufacturer Findus, according to reports.

  • Exits
  • 06 February 2012
Lion Capital exits La Senza

Lion Capital has sold lingerie retailer La Senza to Middle Eastern retail group Alshaya.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 10 January 2012
Lion Capital and NPM Capital merge portfolio brands

Private equity-backed foods brands Ad van Geloven and Royaan have announced plans to merge.

  • Consumer
  • 10 November 2011
The debate on private equity job creation reignites
PE jobs debate returns after Amdega collapse

The impact of private equity on job creation in the wider economy has always led to heated debates, being both hard to evaluate properly and politically sensitive. Recent news might revive the argument. Greg Gille reports

  • UK / Ireland
  • 11 May 2011
Duke Street buys Wagamama from Lion Capital

Duke Street has acquired UK fast-food chain Wagamama from Lion Capital for an undisclosed amount.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 25 March 2011
Duke Street to buy Wagamama for £215m

Duke Street is about to acquire UK fast-food chain Wagamama from Lion Capital for around £215m, according to media reports.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 09 March 2011
Morgan Stanley PE bids for Wagamama

Morgan Stanley's private equity division is in negotiations with Lion Capital over the acquisition of noodle bar chain Wagamama.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 06 December 2010
Sources: Lion Capital could buy Restauravia

British private equity firm Lion Capital has expressed an interest in buying restaurant chain Restauravia from current owners Corpfin, according to sources.

  • Southern Europe
  • 09 November 2010
Morgan Stanley PE and Investcorp in race for Wagamama

Morgan Stanley Private Equity and Investcorp are among the final private equity bidders for Lion Capital-owned restaurant chain Wagamama, according to reports.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 03 November 2010
Lion Capital considering Hema exit

Lion Capital has announced it is looking to sell its stake in Dutch general retailer Hema

  • Benelux
  • 09 September 2010
Lion Capital meets lenders for Picard buyout

Lion Capital plans to meet lenders to secure a €675m debt package for the acquisition of Picard Surgelés, according to media reports.

  • France
  • 06 September 2010
Lion Capital looking to sell Wagamama

Lion Capital is looking to divest its 88% stake in restaurants chain Wagamama, according to reports.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 02 August 2010
Renewed hunger for defensive food assets
Private equity munches on food sector

A recent string of deals and announcements show the food industry to be firmly back on the private equity investment agenda. Furthermore, the high valuations witnessed are in stark contrast with a recovering but still relatively modest buyout market....

  • UK / Ireland
  • 29 July 2010
Lion Capital to acquire Picard Surgelés for €1.5bn

Lion Capital is set to acquire frozen food retailer Picard Surgelés from BC Partners, according to Les Echos.

  • France
  • 26 July 2010
Private equity to bid for Findus Italy

Market sources indicate BC Partners and PAI Partners are set to look at Unilever’s frozen food division, Findus Italy.

  • Buyouts
  • 27 April 2010
Lion exits Kettle in $615m trade sale

UK-based private equity firm Lion Capital has agreed the sale of Kettle Foods to trade buyer Diamond Foods for $615m in cash.

  • Exits
  • 26 February 2010
Lion Capital acquires debt of portfolio company La Senza

Majority owner Lion Capital has reportedly acquired 100% of La Senza's long-term debt.

  • Investments
  • 02 February 2010
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