BC Partners

BC Partners is an international alternative investment firm established in 1986, managing over €23 billion in assets. With a significant presence in both Europe and North America, the firm has evolved alongside the private equity market, expanding its offerings to include credit and real estate platforms. BC Partners focuses on investing in market-leading businesses across seven key sectors: media, retail, technology, healthcare, banking, business services, and utilities. The firm prioritizes investments that are protected against downturns, possess strong barriers to entry, and present multiple growth and value creation opportunities. With a successful track record, BC Partners has completed over 113 investments in companies with a combined enterprise value of €145 billion, operating as an integrated team across its offices in London, Hamburg, Paris, and New York.

Fahim Ahmed

Partner

Francesca Bulgarelli

Associate

Marco Castelli

Managing Director

Michael Chang

Partner

Tania Daguere-Lindbäck

Partner, Private Equity

Graeme J. Dell

Managing Partner and Finance Director

Ivelin Dimitrov

Managing Director

Benjamin Dupuy

Partner

Moritz Elfers

Managing Director

Stelios Elia

Managing Director

F. Mark Fariborz

Partner

Stefano Ferraresi

Partner

Susan Flynn

Member of Advisory Committee

Adam Gross

Managing Director

Jacki Hamilton

Principal, Investor Relations

Pascal Heberling

Partner

Mark Philip Hersee

Partner

Yoonie Hoh

Principal

Alex Ismail

Industrial Partner

Laith Kalamchi

MD, Portfolio Operations

Jan Kengelbach

Partner

Doneci Kone

Principal

Richard Kunzer

Senior Partner, Investor Relations

Dale Ledbetter

Principal, Investor Relations and Fundraising

Piero Leporelli

Principal, Private Equity

Tania Daguere Lindbäck

Partner

Jérôme Losson

Partner

Axel Meyersiek

Partner

Christian Mogge

Partner

Paolo Notarnicola

Partner

Thomas Ragagnon

Principal, Private Equity

Mark Richards

MD, Private Equity

Donin de Rosière, Laurent

Senior Partner, Investor Relations

Philipp Schwalber

Partner

James Sexton

Associate, Investor Relations

Nikos Stathopoulos

Partner

Raymond Svider

Partner

Stéphane Theuriau

Managing Partner, Real Estate

Jean-Baptiste Wautier

Chairman, Investment Committee

Fiona Anderson Wheeler

Principal, Investor Relations

81 past transactions

Valtech

Acquisition in 2021
Valtech is an innovative company specializing in digital transformation and technology solutions. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategic consulting, design, development, training, and optimization of critical digital platforms. With a presence in eight countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, Valtech employs over 1,500 professionals dedicated to enhancing business performance for global brands. The company focuses on delivering exceptional results by combining creativity, data, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. Valtech empowers clients across various sectors, including automotive, travel, media, retail, and healthcare, helping them to anticipate market trends and improve their competitive edge while optimizing their return on investment and reducing time to market.

Davies Group

Acquisition in 2021
Davies Group is a insurance claims service provider. We are a growing business with a winning track record of delivering third party administration and specialist technical services across property, casualty, motor and niche lines to brokers, the Lloyds market, UK and Global insurance companies, and large self-insured businesses.

IMA Group

Acquisition in 2021
IMA is world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals.

Keesing Media Group

Venture Round in 2020
Keesing Media Group publishes puzzle magazines in Europe. It offers puzzle magazines in various languages and countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden. The company also provides apps for the iPad and other tablets for publishing puzzles. Keesing Media Group B.V. was founded in 1911 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company has additional offices in Paris, Naintré, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen.

Keesing Media Group

Acquisition in 2020
Keesing Media Group publishes puzzle magazines in Europe. It offers puzzle magazines in various languages and countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden. The company also provides apps for the iPad and other tablets for publishing puzzles. Keesing Media Group B.V. was founded in 1911 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company has additional offices in Paris, Naintré, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen.

IMA Group

Post in 2020
IMA is world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals.

Bindi

Acquisition in 2020
Bindi is an Italian producer and distributor of a wide range of frozen patisserie products. Bindi has a workforce of over 600 employees and provides its broad range of high-quality products to over 25,000 customers in Italy and over 40 other international markets.

Presidio

Acquisition in 2019
Presidio, Inc. is an IT consulting firm based in New York, established in 2014 and formerly known as Aegis Holdings, Inc. The company specializes in providing comprehensive technology solutions that help businesses navigate the complexities of modern connectivity. By understanding the unique operational needs of its clients, Presidio designs and implements tailored IT strategies that not only address immediate challenges but also prepare organizations for future growth. The firm partners with leading industry providers to deliver high-quality services and maintain top certifications, ensuring that clients receive reliable and innovative support. As one of the largest solutions providers in the United States, Presidio combines extensive experience with regional expertise, enabling it to offer both local assistance and the capability to manage global IT requirements.

Advanced

Private Equity Round in 2019
Advanced is a supplier of software and IT services to the health, care and commercial sectors with a primary focus on delivering high quality products and services to enable first class delivery of care in the community. Advanced's portfolio for the health and care sector includes IT management and analytics systems for out-of-hospital applications covering urgent and unplanned care, district nursing, hospices, residential care homes, telehealth, end-of-life and long-term-condition management; as well as mobile information systems for community carers.

Advanced

Acquisition in 2019
Advanced is a supplier of software and IT services to the health, care and commercial sectors with a primary focus on delivering high quality products and services to enable first class delivery of care in the community. Advanced's portfolio for the health and care sector includes IT management and analytics systems for out-of-hospital applications covering urgent and unplanned care, district nursing, hospices, residential care homes, telehealth, end-of-life and long-term-condition management; as well as mobile information systems for community carers.

Synthon

Acquisition in 2019
Good health and a happy life is something all people rightly aspire to. They believe everyone on the planet deserves access to quality health care. Finding affordable solutions to today's health care challenges demands cutting-edge science, highly talented and motivated people and above all the ability to innovate. Innovation and continuous improvement are the heartbeat of their company. Their mission is to make health care more affordable, increasing access to important medicines through the provision of high quality small molecule generics, and new biological and new chemical entities.

NueHealth

Private Equity Round in 2018
NueHealth is an expert at bringing health systems and physicians together in partnership with surgical facilities. Joint ventures between physicians and health systems establish both new markets and patient access points. As payment reform continues to develop, joint ventures in surgical facilities provide hospitals with alternative sites of service that result in lower-cost surgical care while maintaining high-quality outcomes. Success is assured when physicians and health systems share objectives and vision. NueHealth gives employers and patients more control over healthcare choices and management through bundled payment options and customized benefits plans. Their network includes highly regarded physicians across a variety of specialties in some of the most recognized hospitals and facilities in the region.

United Group

Acquisition in 2018
United Group is the leading multi-play telecoms and media provider in South East Europe, providing customers with a full range of telecommunications services. It has the broadest network coverage in the region and offers customers an unrivalled selection of content, from local offerings to the best selection from across the globe. To support its growth, United Group has partnered with a number of leading global investors. In 2014, it became majority-owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm, with US 148.5bn in assets under management. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a co-investor in the company.

VetPartners

Acquisition in 2018
VetPartners provides veterinary care services to clients and patients in the United Kingdom. It began operation on August 26, 2015, with its headquarters in York in the United Kingdom.

NAVEX Global

Acquisition in 2018
NAVEX Global, Inc. specializes in developing a comprehensive suite of ethics and compliance software solutions aimed at protecting organizations and their stakeholders. The company's offerings include Hotline Reporting for reporting questionable activities, policy and procedure management software for centralizing and automating policy workflows, and case management software for investigating and resolving reported issues. Additionally, NAVEX Global provides Lockpath Health & Safety Management solutions, online training programs for legal content, awareness initiatives to educate stakeholders, and third-party risk management tools to evaluate and monitor vendor risks. Serving a diverse clientele that includes public and private corporations, academic institutions, government entities, and non-profits, NAVEX Global is recognized for its expertise, supporting nearly 75 percent of the FORTUNE 100 and over 8,000 clients worldwide. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the company also has locations in California, North Carolina, Idaho, and the United Kingdom, along with a data facility in Germany.

Forno d'Asolo

Acquisition in 2018
Forno d'Asolo S.p.A produces frozen bakery products. The company offers sweet, savoury, and retail products; cakes, bread, and ready meals; equipment, including freezers, ovens, and display cabinets; and accessories, such as advertising accessories and gadgets. Forno d'Asolo S.p.A was founded in 1985 and is based in Maser, Italy.

GFL Environmental

Private Equity Round in 2018
GFL (Green for Life) Environmental Inc., comprised of Liquid Waste Division (East & West), Solid Waste Haulage Division, Solid Waste Transfer Division, and GFL Excavating Corp is a fully integrated solid & liquid waste management company that has been involved in the collection and processing of waste from Ontario to British Columbia for over forty years.

Zest Dental Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
For 40 years, ZEST Anchors has been a global leader in the design and manufacturing of overdenture attachments. They pioneered pivoting, self-aligning attachments to combat the damage done by the improper seating of overdentures. With the growing demographic of edentulous patients, implant-retained overdentures as a treatment model has never been more important.

MCS Group

Acquisition in 2017
Credit management services provider in France focused on both complementary lines of business: debt purchasing and debt servicing

CeramTec

Acquisition in 2017
CeramTec GmbH is an international manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramics for vehicle and automotive engineering, electronics, energy and environment, equipment and mechanical engineering, and medical engineering markets. It offers a portfolio of products, components, and parts made of various engineered ceramic materials for use in a range of applications, such as dental ceramics, dielectric and capacitors, bearings and sealing technology, circuit carriers, forming processes, heat-sinks, hermetically sealed components, joint replacements, machining applications, metalworking, piezo applications, pipes and tubes, sanitary fittings, sensors and transducers, silicate technology, special applications, textile engineering, transparent ceramics, wear protection, and welding processes. CeramTec GmbH was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Plochingen, Germany. It has production sites in Europe, the United States, and Asia. CeramTec GmbH operates as a subsidiary of CeramTec TopCo GmbH.

GardaWorld

Acquisition in 2017
Garda World Security Corporation provides security solutions, cash logistics, and risk consulting services. The cash logistics segment offers armored transportation, cargo aircraft, deposit processing, cash vault, in-store cash control systems, and check imaging, and ATM services for banks and financial institutions, retailers, restaurants, and government agencies. The security solutions segment provides security agents for people and assets protection in various sectors, such as health care, government, telecommunications, natural resources, retail, property management, special events, and transportation. This segment also offers airport pre-board security screening, asset protection, crisis management, and patrol response services. The company also provides global risk consulting services, such as market entry strategy, project risk assessment, contingency planning, close protection, crisis response, and risk analysis services. It also provides pre-employment screening services comprising verifications of criminal records, credit reports, references, education, and professional accreditation, as well as psychometric assessments and drug and alcohol testing; and consulting and investigation services for the detection of wrongful acts and offenses, such as workplace harassment, assault, threats, absenteeism, drugs and narcotics, theft and fraud, forgery, copyright infringement, and industrial espionage, as well as work conflicts protective services. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of November 13, 2012, Garda World Security Corp. was taken private.

PlusServer

Acquisition in 2017
PlusServer provides managed hosting solutions to data centers. Host Europe Solutions that began operation in 1999 became PlusServer in April 2015. PlusServer has its headquarters in Gütersloh in Germany. It operates as a former subsidiary of Host Europe.

Pronovias

Acquisition in 2017
Pronovias is a Spanish bridal wear company.

Shawbrook Bank

Acquisition in 2017
Shawbrook Bank Limited, incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Brentwood, United Kingdom, operates as a specialist bank offering a variety of lending and savings products tailored for underserved markets. The bank's services are organized into four primary segments: Property Finance, Business Finance, Consumer Lending, and Central. It provides savings accounts, including fixed term and cash ISAs, alongside commercial and residential mortgages, such as term and bridging finance aimed at professional landlords and property investors. Additionally, Shawbrook Bank offers a range of consumer loans for purposes like car purchases, home improvements, and debt consolidation. The bank focuses on developing strong relationships with its customers to understand their specific needs, allowing it to create targeted financial solutions. By leveraging its expertise and deep understanding of the markets it serves, Shawbrook Bank aims to deliver agile and straightforward banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises.

DentalPro

Acquisition in 2017
DentalPro is a network of dental clinics in Italy. It owns and operates 30 full-service clinics across the country, most of which are positioned in shopping malls. Each clinic of DentalPro provides a full range of dental services, including general dentistry, sophisticated implants, prosthesis, orthodontics, and more. DentalPro partners with local dentists and provides them with comprehensive practice management support as well as training which allows the practitioners to focus on providing high-quality care. Founded in 2010 by Michel Cohen, Samuele Baruch, and Paolo Tonveronachi, DentalPro is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Cyxtera Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. provides data center, colocation, enterprise application cloud computing, hybrid cloud, cyber security, and analytics solutions to government, enterprises, and service providers. The company offers colocation services; data center services; Cyxtera Extensible Data Center platform (CXD), a platform which transforms IT infrastructure design, configuration, and deployment; AppGate SDP, a network security platform to secure any application; and AppGate Insight, which provides cloud and network architects visibility into all of the network traffic. It also offers threat analytics, safe browsing, and detect monitoring services. Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

Elysium Healthcare

Acquisition in 2016
Elysium specialises in acute mental illness, personality disorders, eating disorders, secure and rehabilitation care across the 22 sites that were acquired from the merged group.

Keter Plastic

Acquisition in 2016
Keter specializes in resin-based storage solutions, do-it-yourself products and household goods, including plastic garden sheds and bathroom cabinets. It operates 29 plants in Israel, Europe and the United States and employs about 1,400 people in Israel.

Cigierre

Acquisition in 2015
Cigierre develops, operates, and manages multiethnic restaurants.

Altice USA

Private Equity Round in 2015
Altice USA is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States. We are a subsidiary of Altice NV (Euronext: ATC, ATCB), a convergent global leader in telecom, content, media, entertainment and advertising founded in 2001 by entrepreneur Patrick Drahi. Altice USA delivers innovative, customer-centric products and solutions that connect and unlock the limitless potential of its more than 4.9 million residential and business customers across 21 states. We deliver broadband, pay television, telephony services, Wi-Fi hotspot access, proprietary content and advertising services, bringing everything to our customers’ fingertips anytime, anywhere. To meet our customers’ needs, we also provide international news, and hyper-local news created specifically for the communities we serve in the New York area.

Dummen Orange

Acquisition in 2015
Dümmen Orange is the global leader in the floricultural breeding sector, with a broad portfolio of 3,500 proprietary varieties of cut flowers, pot and bedding plants. Dümmen Orange’s core business is the development of flower varieties with improved characteristics for growers, retailers and consumers, and it creates, develops and produces cuttings which are then supplied to growers globally.

Cote Restaurants

Acquisition in 2015
Their inspiration for the food and design of Côte is a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros of Paris. Inspired by new trends, we are dedicated to serving authentic classic brasserie dishes with a modern twist, using high quality produce at great prices. On the menu, guests will always find brasserie favourites on their à la carte menu such as steak frites, moules marinières, corn-fed chicken from rural Brittany and tuna Niçoise, for dessert, Côte’s crème caramel and crème brûlee are much–loved house specialities.

Pharmathen

Acquisition in 2015
Pharmathen was founded in 1969 in Athens, as a private pharmaceutical company, and is focused on the development and marketing of pharmaceuticals, with a strong position in generics. The company’s human resources include ca. 1,000 people who work in the sectors of Research & Development (R&D), production and distribution of pharmaceuticals to more than 80 countries worldwide. Today Pharmathen’s products are approved in all EU markets and distribution rights have been granted to the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, particularly in Europe, the United States of America and Canada. Sales of Pharmathen products reached a total of €180 million in 2014.

Teneo

Private Equity Round in 2014
Teneo is a global advisory firm that specializes in providing strategic and financial advisory services to CEOs and leaders of large and complex organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, and advisory on corporate governance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, as well as talent management and risk management related to both physical and cyber threats. By integrating these diverse disciplines, Teneo helps clients navigate complex business challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving landscape.

PetSmart

Acquisition in 2014
PetSmart, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of products, services, and solutions for pets in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company offers consumables, such as pet food, treats, and litter; and hardgoods, which include pet supplies and other goods comprising collars, leashes, health care supplies, grooming and beauty aids, toys, apparel, and pet beds and carriers, as well as aquariums and habitats, accessories, décor, and filters for fish, birds, reptiles, and other small pets. It also provides fresh-water fish, small birds, reptiles, and small pets; and pet services, such as dog training, pet grooming, and pet adoption services. In addition, the company operates PetSmart PetsHotels that offer boarding for dogs and cats; provides personalized pet care, temperature controlled rooms and suites, daily specialty treats and play time, and day camp services for dogs; and operates veterinary hospitals, which offer services comprising routine examinations and vaccinations, dental care, a pharmacy, and surgical procedures. As of March 05, 2014, it operated approximately 1,333 pet stores; and 199 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities. The company also offers pet food and pet products through an e-commerce site, PetSmart.com. PetSmart, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

CarTrawler

Acquisition in 2014
CarTrawler is a technology company that specializes in car rental solutions, providing a comprehensive distribution system for the global travel industry. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, it connects business and leisure customers with a vast selection of car rental options from over 650 suppliers across 175 countries, covering 35,000 locations. The platform is designed to enhance revenue for its partners, including online travel agents and accommodation providers, by facilitating car rentals, private transfers, ride-hailing, and rail transport services. CarTrawler operates in multiple languages and currencies, ensuring a seamless booking experience that promotes consumer conversion and repeat business while maintaining brand integrity for its partners.

Acuris

Acquisition in 2013
Acuris is a provider of financial information services designed to support the growth of financial and professional services firms globally. The company offers subscription-based digital services and hosts a variety of industry events that deliver high-value content, enabling clients to make informed decisions based on thorough research and analysis. Acuris specializes in delivering insights related to mergers and acquisitions, market intelligence, and financial data, which are essential for advisory firms, investment banks, law firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, and corporate entities. By leveraging the expertise of sector specialists and analysts, Acuris interprets complex data to generate fresh insights and identify business opportunities, helping clients navigate specialist markets effectively.

Sabre Insurance

Acquisition in 2013
Sabre Insurance Group is a UK-based insurer specializing in motor vehicle insurance. Established in 1982 and headquartered in Dorking, Surrey, the company primarily distributes its products through a network of insurance brokers and also directly to consumers under brands such as Go Girl, Insure 2 Drive, and Drive Smart. Sabre offers a range of insurance products, including nonstandard car insurance, reduced commission insurance, commercial vehicle insurance, and taxi insurance. After operating as an underwriting agency for several years, Sabre launched its own insurance company in 1991. The company has undergone various ownership changes, with private equity funds advised by BC Partners currently holding the majority stake. Renowned for its commitment to customer service, Sabre is recognized as one of the leading insurers in the UK market.

Springer

Acquisition in 2013
Knowledge, information and quality – these are the three things that shape Springer Science+Business Media's business activities. They develop, manage and disseminate knowledge – through books, journals and the Internet. They work with the world's best academics and authors in long-standing loyal partnerships based on mutual trust and they are always open to new input.

Springer

Acquisition in 2013
Knowledge, information and quality – these are the three things that shape Springer Science+Business Media's business activities. They develop, manage and disseminate knowledge – through books, journals and the Internet. They work with the world's best academics and authors in long-standing loyal partnerships based on mutual trust and they are always open to new input.

Antelliq

Acquisition in 2013
Antelliq designs, manufactures, and distributes animal intelligence solutions for the management of livestock, pets, and fish. It provides digital animal identification, traceability, and monitoring solutions. The company’s solutions help veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners gather critical data to improve management, health, and well-being of livestock and pets. It provides its products under Allflex, Sure Petcare, and Biomark brand names. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Vitré, France. As of April 1, 2019, Antelliq operates as a subsidiary of Merck Animal Health.

Suddenlink Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Suddenlink Communications is a telecommunications company that provides cable broadband services in the United States. The company offers television services such as TiVo, Pay-Per-View, video on demand, and mobile TV apps. Additionally, it offers a home security system that provides real-time personal texts, email alerts, and online video monitoring. Suddenlink Communications was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in the USA.

Aenova Group

Acquisition in 2012
Aenova Group is one of the international service providers in the pharmaceuticals and health care industry. Driven by its high standards of quality, innovative technology and a clear orientation to the future, it has evolved into Europe’s leading operator in the development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. Its range comprises solid dosage forms such as soft and hard capsules, tablets, film-coated tablets, dragées and effervescent tablets.

Accudyne Industries

Acquisition in 2012
Accudyne Industries LLC produces engineered pumps and compressors for energy business and other industries.

Com Hem

Acquisition in 2011
Com Hem is the largest cable company in Sweden. Com Hem offers affordable, high quality, comprehensive services for television, broadband and telephone service to individuals and businesses. Since October 2013 delivers Com Hem TV service TiVo is the only player on the Swedish market, including TiVoToGo ™ app that allows Com Hem's customers can watch TV wherever they want through their eReader and phones. Com Home was founded in 1983, has approximately 950 employees, headquartered in Stockholm and controlled by BC Partners.

Nille AS

Acquisition in 2011
Nille AS operates a chain of discount retail stores. The company offers products, such as candles, napkins, birthday products, kitchen supplies, and textiles. It offers its product through an online and offline stores. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Trollåsen, Norway. As of April 27, 2018, Nille AS operates as a subsidiary of DNB ASA.

Phones 4u

Acquisition in 2011
Phones 4u is a mobile retailer that provides its customers with multiple networks and smartphone brands. With over 700 stores in the United Kingdom, including over 100 new openings in 2012 alone, Phones 4u has been providing many services to its customers since 1996. It has also won the Mobile Industry’s ‘Best High Street Retailer’ Award for two consecutive years. As part of an exclusive partnership with Dixons Retail that began in 2010, Phones 4u currently has 160 stores worldwide. This retail scope has allowed it to forge strong relationships with handset manufacturers across the globe as well as with the U.K.’s largest network operators. Phones 4u was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

OVS

Acquisition in 2011
OVS is an online apparel store, selling cloths for men, women and children. OVS S.p.A. is Italy's leading group in the clothing market, creating, developing and marketing menswear, womenswear and childrenswear under the OVS and UPIM brands. The OVS brand was created as part of the Coin Group in 1972. As the network expanded, it has successfully developed great mutual trust with customers, achieving brand awareness on the Italian market equal to 97% in 2013 (source: Doxa). OVS S.p.A. also owns the UPIM brand, which is positioned in the value segment of the men's women's and children's clothing market in Italy and mainly targets families. UPIM has been operating in Italy since 1928 and was acquired in 2009. The Group’s business model is typical of vertically-integrated retailers and involves the following activities: product development entrusted to a team of product managers, designers and merchandisers who – by relying on a group structure that is highly specialised in sourcing and has a major presence in key geographical areas – designs, develops and creates the merchandise mix through external suppliers, under the artistic guidance of fashion coordinators and under the organisational leadership of category managers. OVS S.p.A. operates through its own sales network throughout the national territory, with stores of different sizes and different management methods (directly-owned or franchised stores). The Group is also the Italian market leader in children's clothing and has received the "Retailer of the Year" award in the last four years for certain product categories.

MultiPlan

Acquisition in 2010
MultiPlan Corporation is a provider of data analytics and technology-enabled cost management solutions tailored for the U.S. healthcare industry. Established in 1980 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services including analytics-based solutions that identify claims anomalies to reduce medical costs, network-based services that leverage contracted discounts with healthcare providers, and payment integrity services aimed at eliminating improper charges before claims are processed. MultiPlan serves a diverse clientele, including national insurance companies, Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, provider-sponsored health plans, and other entities involved in healthcare payments across various sectors such as commercial healthcare, government programs, and workers' compensation. The company emphasizes delivering customized solutions that enhance affordability and efficiency in healthcare expenditures.

Spotless Group SAS

Acquisition in 2010
Spotless Group SAS develops and commercializes a portfolio of fast moving consumer goods focusing primarily on home care products.

ATI Enterprises

Acquisition in 2009
ATI Enterprises provides assistance in the preparation of resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills; job coaching services to improve or enhance interviewing job seeking skills; part-time job placement assistance while students are attending school; advice and information on job availability in specific areas of training; individual job placement assistance; and work partnership with student services to support in-school employment opportunities, housing, and student activities.

SYNLAB Group

Private Equity Round in 2009
As a company we understand the challenges faced by the UK healthcare market. We are experienced in the redesign of pathology services in challenging European markets such as Germany, resulting in consolidation, service improvement and essential cost savings. We are using this experience to help organisations redesign their services and reduce costs whilst delivering an improved service that meets the needs of the clinicians and patients.

SYNLAB Group

Acquisition in 2009
As a company we understand the challenges faced by the UK healthcare market. We are experienced in the redesign of pathology services in challenging European markets such as Germany, resulting in consolidation, service improvement and essential cost savings. We are using this experience to help organisations redesign their services and reduce costs whilst delivering an improved service that meets the needs of the clinicians and patients.

Office Depot

Post in 2009
The ODP Corporation, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a prominent provider of office products and services tailored for various business environments, including small, medium, and enterprise sectors. The company operates through three main divisions: Business Solutions, Retail, and CompuCom. The Business Solutions division delivers a comprehensive range of office supplies, cleaning products, technology services, and office furniture via various sales channels, including catalogs and online platforms across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. The Retail division manages a network of retail stores that sell office supplies, technology products, and offer printing and shipping services, with 1,295 locations as of March 2020. CompuCom focuses on providing technology services to enterprise organizations, including IT workforce solutions and technology lifecycle management. The ODP Corporation markets its products under several brands, including Office Depot, OfficeMax, CompuCom, and Grand&Toy, reinforcing its status as a leading supplier in the office products industry.

SGB-SMIT Group

Acquisition in 2008
Utilities and industrial engineers the world over trust in the products made by SGB-SMIT Group und its companies Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH, Regensburg (SGB) | Sächsisch-Bayerische Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH, Neumark/Sachsen (SBG) | SGB MY Sdn. Bhd. Nilai/Malaysia | Royal SMIT Transformers B.V., Nijmegen/Netherlands | SGB-USA Inc., Louisville/OH, USA | OTC Services Louisville/OH, USA | RETRASIB S.A., Sibiu/Romania. The SGB-SMIT Group has become today’s number one medium-sized manufacturer of transformers in Europe. Their customers find us a trustworthy and reliable partner who is not above facing and even solving difficult tasks. Growing with the challenge, believing in the progress of development and designing the perfect transformer for every customer have been the key mottos of their company philosophy for more than 100 years.

Migros

Acquisition in 2008
Migros Ticaret AS offers spacious stores in a wide range of formats and locations whose vast selection of cosmetics, stationery, glass and kitchenware, electronic appliances, book, textiles, and other items along with groceries and other necessities give it the ability to satisfy the shopping needs of its customers. Striving to give customers the benefit of technological developments while confidently continuing to serve them with its trusted human resources, the attention which the Migros gives to information technology and the investments which it undertakes always keep it at the forefront of the retailing sector. Focusing on customer expectations since the day it was founded, Migros is known for its innovation and progress in retailing.

Intelsat

Acquisition in 2008
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live.

Bureau van Dijk

Acquisition in 2007
Bureau van Dijk is best known for our range of company information products that is co-published with many renowned information providers (IPs).

Foxtons

Acquisition in 2007
They embrace change and are constantly challenging tradition because we have a strong desire to improve the way our industry operates. We do business differently to give you the edge.

Brenntag

Acquisition in 2006
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, covers with its extensive product and service portfolio all major markets. Headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the company operates a global network with more than 450 locations in more than 70 countries. In 2012, the company, which has a global workforce of almost 13,000, generated sales of EUR 9.7 billion (USD 12.5 billion). Brenntag is the link between chemical manufacturers and chemical users. The company supports its customers and suppliers with tailor-made distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to more than 170,000 customers. Long-standing experience and local excellence in the individual countries characterize the global market leader for chemical distribution.

Regency Entertainment

Acquisition in 2006
Regency Entertainment S.A., through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and manages hotels and casinos in Greece. The company offers hotel amenities including rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, fitness center, swimming pools, and tennis and squash courts. Its casino amenities include table games, slot machines, restaurants, and a gift shop.

Hyatt Regency

Acquisition in 2006
Hyatt Regency created a place designed around the power of meaningful connections.

Fitness First UK

Acquisition in 2005
Fitness First UK provides a variety of exercise and health and wellness products and services. The Company offers gym membership, weights, classes, fitness plans, and personal training certification and educational classes.

Amadeus

Acquisition in 2005
Amadeus IT Group, S.A. is a prominent transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, operating through two primary segments: Distribution and IT Solutions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates real-time search, pricing, booking, and ticketing services, connecting travel providers such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators with travel agencies. In addition to its distribution services, Amadeus offers a suite of IT solutions that automate critical business processes, including reservations and inventory management. Founded in 1987 by major European airlines, Amadeus has become one of the leading global distribution system operators, holding a significant market share. The company also has a venture capital arm, Amadeus Ventures, which invests in early-stage startups at the intersection of travel and technology, focusing on sectors like hospitality and transportation. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Amadeus continues to innovate and expand its services to meet the evolving needs of the travel industry.

Dometic

Acquisition in 2005
Dometic Group AB is a global provider of solutions for mobile living, focusing on five key areas: food and beverage, climate control, power and control, safety and security, and hygiene and sanitation. The company offers a diverse range of products, including air conditioning units, refrigerators, cooking appliances, safety systems, and sanitation solutions designed for recreational vehicles, boats, and commercial vehicles. Dometic serves various markets through a robust network of over 12,000 retailers, distributors, and technical service companies worldwide, making it a preferred partner for RV and boat manufacturers, as well as end consumers. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Solna, Sweden, Dometic continues to innovate in the leisure marine and mobile living sectors, providing essential products for comfort and convenience on the go.

Gruppo Coin SpA

Acquisition in 2005
Gruppo Coin SpA is an Italian company specializing in apparel retail services, catering to men, women, and children. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Mestre, Italy, the company markets its products under several brand names, including coincasa, LDA, IANA, KOAN, ANISETTE, and eat's. With a long-standing history in the retail sector, Gruppo Coin SpA has established itself as a notable player in the fashion industry, offering a diverse range of clothing options to meet the needs of its customers.

Picard Surgeles

Acquisition in 2004
Picard Surgelés SAS operates stores retailing frozen food. It offers vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, appetizers, pies and salads, cooked dishes, cooking escape, breads and pastries, and ice creams and sorbets. It also sells products online. Picard Surgelés SAS was formerly known as Les Glacières de Fontainebleau S.A. and changed its name to Picard Surgelés SAS in January 1984. The company was founded in 1906 and is based in Nemours, France. Picard Surgelés SAS operates as a subsidiary of Picard Groupe SAS.

Centro Medico Teknon

Acquisition in 2004
Centro Medico Teknon is a comprehensive healthcare facility that provides a wide range of medical services across various specialties. Its offerings include adult hematology, allergy studies, anesthesiology and pain therapy, andrology, assisted reproduction, bloodless medicine and surgery, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, dermatology, endocrinology and nutrition, endoscopy, gastroenterology, general adult surgery, general and internal medicine, pediatric surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, maxillofacial surgery, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, and oncology. This diverse array of specialties positions Centro Medico Teknon as a key player in the healthcare sector, catering to a variety of patient needs with a focus on advanced medical care and treatment.

BDR Thermea

Private Equity Round in 2004
BDR Thermea Group is a prominent manufacturer of heating products in Europe, known for its leading brands such as Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Chappee, and Baymak. The company focuses on developing and supplying innovative domestic and commercial water and space heating systems that support the transition to sustainable energy sources. Its product range includes boilers for central heating and hot water, combined heat and power systems, solar domestic hot water systems, ground and air source heat pumps, biomass systems, and water heaters. By offering these solutions, BDR Thermea aims to help customers save energy and reduce carbon emissions.

Unitymedia

Acquisition in 2003
UnityMedia GmbH provides basic cable television and radio services in Germany. The company also offers digital television, high speed Internet access, and telephony services. It markets its basic cable television services under the iesy, ish, and TC West brands in the states of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. As of December 31, 2006, the company had 4.9 million basic cable subscribers; 442,700 premium cable subscribers; 125,200 Internet subscribers; and 57,900 telephony subscribers. Unity Media, through its subsidiary, arena Sport Rechte und Marketing GmbH, owns rights to Bundesliga programming for three seasons starting with the 2006/2007 season.

Hirslanden AG

Acquisition in 2002
Hirslanden Healthline, your first contact person at the Hirslanden private hospital group. Looking for the best-qualified specialist or a clinic? Or want more information about Hirslanden? Our medical staff provides competent information about the Hirslanden private hospital group over the phone.

Gruppo Galbani

Acquisition in 2002
Gruppo Galbani is a soft cheese and cured meats producer. Gruppo Galbani manufactures and sells soft cheeses such as belpaese, vallelata and certosa.

Sanitec

Acquisition in 2001
Sanitec Corporation is a leading distributor of bathroom ceramics and complementary products in Europe, with a strong market presence and a diverse portfolio of well-known brands. The company offers a wide range of products, including various types of washbasins, water closets, bathtubs, showers, and taps and mixers. Its offerings encompass furniture such as mirrors, cabinets, and shelves, as well as installation systems and accessories. Brands under Sanitec include Keramag Design, Ifö, Koralle, and Porsgrund, among others, which are strategically positioned to cater to local markets. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Sanitec operates as a subsidiary of Geberit AG, reinforcing its status as a prominent player in the European bathroom fixtures industry.

General Healthcare Group

Acquisition in 2000
General Healthcare Group is a leading provider of independent healthcare services and private acute care in the UK, GHG owns and manages the majority of its 49 hospitals comprising 2,476 beds, 152 operating theatres and 37 pharmacies. GHG hospitals are geographically well situated with units spread across the UK, reaching a higher proportion of the medically insured population than any other similar business. The group retains a focus on quality of service and efficiency, with a deserved reputation in the independent healthcare sector for consistent achievement of these values. As a result GHG's individual hospitals have built strong and sustainable local businesses. Since its formation in 1970 the General Healthcare Group (GHG) has evolved though the development and acquisition of a number of private healthcare organisations. GHG employs approximately 8,300 staff members. GHG is supported by over 4,200 medical specialists.

Polyconcept

Acquisition in 2000
Polyconcept Holding B.V. supplies promotional products. It also supplies lifestyle and gift products to companies ranging from small enterprises to global corporations through a network of advertising specialty distributors. Polyconcept Holding B.V. was formerly known as Polyflame International B.V. and changed its name to Polyconcept Holding B.V. in December 1994. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Roelofarendsveen, the Netherlands with additional offices in USA, Europe, Hong Kong, Canada, and China.

Bell SA

Private Equity Round in 2000
Bell SA is a provider of agricultural Products.

C&C Group Plc

Acquisition in 1999
C&C Group manufactures Bulmers the leading Irish cider brand, Magners the premium international cider brand, the C&C Brands range of English ciders and the Tennent’s beer brand.

Grohe

Acquisition in 1999
Grohe is a leading manufacturer of sanitary fittings based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in kitchen and bathroom products. The company offers a wide range of items, including faucets, showers, and sanitary systems, emphasizing quality, technology, design, and sustainability. Grohe is recognized as Europe's largest manufacturer in this sector, holding approximately eight percent of the global market share. With a workforce of around 9,000 employees, including a significant number at its Chinese subsidiary, Joyou, Grohe operates six production facilities across Germany, Portugal, Thailand, and Canada. The company also maintains a strong international presence, with offices worldwide, including a US headquarters in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

Trader Media Group

Acquisition in 1998
Trader Media Group is a publishing company that specializes in the publication and production of the auto trader titles and advertising magazines. The company has produced 52 publications, with a combined average circulation per issue in excess of 700,000. Its in-house printing and typesetting facilities are critical in enabling it to meet its very tight distribution deadlines.

Auto Trader

Acquisition in 1998
Auto Trader sits at the heart of the UK’s vehicle buying process and its primary activity is to help vehicle retailers compete effectively on the marketplace in order to sell more vehicles, faster. The company also offers a range of digital products and services. All of this adds up to an exciting tech company that focuses on discovering new things, building on great relationships, and having fun along the way. Auto Trader was founded on 1977 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

ELIS

Acquisition in 1997
Elis is a multi-services group operating primarily in Europe and Brazil, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional clothing, flat linen, and hygiene appliances. With a workforce of over 19,000 employees across 13 countries, Elis serves more than 240,000 clients in various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industry, retail, and services. The company provides a wide range of tailored solutions, encompassing workwear, washroom services, floor protection, beverages, cleanrooms, pest control, and medical waste management. With nearly 300 production and distribution centers, as well as 13 clean rooms, Elis ensures close proximity to its clients, leveraging over a century of experience in the industry to deliver effective and reliable services.