Pacific Equity Partners

Pacific Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1998, the firm specializes in buyouts, late-stage expansion capital, and middle-market investments, primarily focusing on industries such as industrial services, energy, consumer products, entertainment, big data, and financial services. The firm prefers to invest in established companies with a minimum enterprise value of approximately $100 million and typically seeks equity stakes along with board representation in its portfolio companies. Pacific Equity Partners manages over $6 billion in equity funds and has made over 23 investments and 70 bolt-on acquisitions. It aims for investment exits within three to six years but retains the flexibility to hold investments longer if necessary. Notably, the firm does not invest in startups or unprofitable businesses, nor in industries related to gambling or tobacco.

Cameron Blanks

Managing Director

David Brown

Managing Director

Andrew Charlier

Managing Director

Anthony J. Duthie

MD

Tony Duthie

Managing Director

David Emmanuel

Director

Paul Foster

Managing Director

Carolyn Fox

Director of Investor Relations

Rickard Gardell

Co-Founder, Founding Partner - PEP Gateway, Managing Director - Private Equity, Secure Assets, Capital Solutions, and Operating Committee Member

Jake Haines

Managing Director

Evan Hattersley

Managing Director

Geoff Hutchinson

Managing Director

Sam Kong

Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer - Finance

Paul J. McCullagh

Co-Founder & Senior Advisor

Scott McKnight

Director

Candace Milner

Investor Relations

Simon Pillar

Managing Director

Matt Robinson

Managing Director

Timothy J. Sims

Managing Director

Shannon Wolfers

Managing Director

Rohan Wolfers

Managing Director

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MoneyMe

Post in 2021
MoneyMe Limited is a digital consumer credit company based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in unsecured personal loans tailored for the millennial market. Founded in 2013, the company provides a variety of loan products, including personal loans, cash loans, short-term loans, and a freestyle virtual credit account that encompasses lines of credit and credit cards. MoneyMe focuses on utilizing technology and data analytics to enhance the borrowing experience, ensuring transparency with no hidden fees or lengthy processes. By prioritizing customer convenience and innovation, MoneyMe aims to transform the way Australians access credit.

Modern Star

Acquisition in 2020
Modern Star supplies educational resources to early childhood services, primary schools, and before and after school care programs. The company operates in sectors of education resources, educational toys, and education fundraising. It markets education equipment such as furniture and toys to early childhood learning centers. Modern Star manages companies such as Modern Teachings Aids, Kangaroo Educational, KESCO Educational, Child.com.au, and CleverPatch, as well as Modern Brands, Chalk Educated Toys, Parent Direct, and Skool Labels. The company employs over 220 people. It was founded in Brookvale, New South Wales in 1956.

LifeHealthcare

Acquisition in 2018
LifeHealthcare Group Limited distributes medical devices to healthcare professionals in Australia and New Zealand. The company offers implantable and non-implantable devices, and capital equipment in the therapeutic areas of spine, ultrasound, neurosurgery, cardiology, endovascular, respiratory, laparoscopy, neurophysiology, surgical instruments and consumables, operating room capital, and orthopedics. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in North Ryde, Australia.

Allied Mills Australia

Acquisition in 2017
Allied Mills Australia Pty Limited, established in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of bakery premixes, flour, and semi-finished products in Australia. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including wheat flour, specialty grain products, pizza flours and mixes, bakery improvers, and various food ingredients tailored for cake, sweet, and bread making. Serving a broad clientele that includes independent and multinational food manufacturers, supermarket retailers, and foodservice operators, Allied Mills leverages over a century of combined experience in flour milling and food ingredients. As a joint venture between Cargill and GrainCorp, the company benefits from global milling expertise and extensive grain handling capabilities, positioning it to enhance its clients' competitive strength in the market.

Patties Foods

Acquisition in 2016
Patties Foods is a true Australian success story, growing into a leading Australian manufacturer, supplier, and marketer of branded frozen savory and dessert products. In 1966, after working at their local bakery, Peter and Annie Rijs bought a small cake shop named Patties in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Wanting to offer their customers more than just sweet treats, they introduced freshly baked bread rolls and delicious hot pies to the menu. The rest, as they say, is history. It wasn’t long before their business began to boom and bite by bite, the Patties legend began to grow. By the mid-80s, thanks to its famous pies, pastries, and party food, Patties had become a household name. We’re now one of the leading Australian-owned frozen food companies and continue to build on the family’s vision to deliver great tasting, honest food to all Australians, no matter what the occasion. As an ASX listed company, we own a high-quality portfolio of iconic Australian brands which include Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, and Chefs Pride. These brands have strong market shares and are supported by considerable brand investment by the Company. Specifically, Patties Foods has a #1 market share in the retail frozen savory segment (which includes pies, sausage rolls, pasties and party goods) and a #2 market share in the retail frozen dessert segment (which includes fruit pies, danishes/crumbles, and cakes). Patties Foods maintains the values reflecting its origin as a family-owned company. We are the custodians of a unique portfolio of brands that have become household names across the nation. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for business success is – GREAT PEOPLE.

ACG Education

Acquisition in 2015
Exceptional people. An exceptional learning community At ACG Education, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. This has driven us to create an innovative, student-centered learning community that provides outstanding educational opportunities for people of all ages in New Zealand and internationally. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated across the education spectrum. We offer international curricula and qualifications in private schools for years 1-13, and specialist language courses and University Entrance qualifications for international students wishing to study at an English language university. Our vocational colleges are leaders in their respective fields, offering relevant career-focused skills and qualifications. Today over 17,000 students and 1,300 staff come together in a growing number of preschools, schools and vocational colleges at 50 campuses across New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to delivering a holistic education and a nurturing learning environment for students of every age and level. Our goal is to help every one of our students unleash their potential so they can build bright futures.

Manuka Health

Acquisition in 2015
Manuka Health is proud to present our 100% pure New Zealand highest quality natural care products. Supported by the rigors of scientific research, we are confident that Manuka Health natural health products will enhance our customers' health and well-being. We have a great team of people gathering the raw ingredients from the trees, preparing the products, and then delivering them to the four corners of the globe.
The Pinnacle brand has been synonymous with technology based ingredients in the Australian food industry for almost 110 years. Pinnacle Bakery & Integrated Ingredients' best in class manufacturing facilities produce an enviable variety of high-quality specialty baked goods and key technology based ingredients for the bakery, biscuit and ice cream industries. Consumer insight driven, Pinnacle's significant investment in research and new product development supports its collaborative partnerships within the grocery sector, food service chains, leading asx-listed iconic food manufacturers and independent producers and helps align Pinnacle's comprehensive integrated product portfolio with the ever-evolving tastes of consumers.
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction. AST was originally founded as a transfer agent in 1971. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, AST pioneered a new model of integrated services in the industry. Their affiliates now include CST Trust Company, D.F. King & Co., Inc., and Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. Together, they lead the industry with a comprehensive portfolio that includes transfer agent and registrar services, corporate governance and advisory services, issuer and mutual fund proxy services, equity plan solutions, restructuring services, personal wealth and investment services, and class action and mission critical services. AST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Worldwide Restaurant Concepts

Acquisition in 2005
Worldwide Restaurant Concepts, Inc. operates, franchises or joint ventures 310 Sizzler(R) restaurants worldwide, 112 KFC(R) restaurants located primarily in Queensland, Australia, and 21 Pat & Oscar's(R) restaurants. Worldwide Restaurant Concepts reported revenues of $354.8 million for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2005, and a net loss of 21.3 million, or $0.77 per diluted share.