M&A Deal Summary

Darby Overseas Investments Acquires Grupo Bajo Cero S A De C V

On July 13, 2007, private equity firm Darby Overseas Investments acquired beverage company Grupo Bajo Cero S A De C V

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Darby Overseas Investments’ 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Darby Overseas Investments’ 2nd transaction in Mexico.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-07-13
Target Grupo Bajo Cero S A De C V
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Darby Overseas Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Grupo Bajo Cero S A De C V

Guadalajara, Mexico
Grupo Bajo Cero S A De C V is a manufacturer and distributor of ICE.

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Buyer

Darby Overseas Investments

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Darby Overseas Investments, Ltd. is an emerging markets investment firm that sponsors and manages private equity, mezzanine finance, and fixed income funds for institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Darby targets investments in Latin/South America, Asia, and Europe. Sectors of interest include consumer products, specialty retail, distribution, packaging, hotel management, energy, financial services, media and publishing. Darby was formed in 1994 and is based in Washington, DC.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 35
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 24
Country (Mexico) 2 of 3
Year (2007) 2 of 3
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