Investment Summary

Exits CGV

On December 1, 2004, invested in leisure company CGV from CVC Capital Partners

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is transaction in South Korea.
Investment Fate
  • CGV was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2019.

Investment Summary
Date 2004-12-01
Target CGV
Sector Leisure
Sellers(s) CVC Capital Partners
Deal Type IPO

Target

CGV

Seoul, South Korea
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CGV pioneered the concept of multiplex cinemas in Korea and operates and manages 94 screens in 11 strategically located sites across Korea. CGV was founded in 1999 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

CVC Capital Partners

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 82.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CVC Capital Partners is a global private equity firm focused on investments in large companies located in Europe, North America, and Asia. CVC looks for opportunities with stable cash flows and talented management, and will consider businesses in a variety of industries. Target sectors include textiles, industrial products, waste management, building materials, energy/utilities, business services, financial services, distribution, healthcare, media, semiconductors, and gaming. CVC can handle transactions valued from €250 million to €10 billion. CVC Capital Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in Luxembourg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 167
Sector (Leisure) 2 of 4
Type (IPO) 11 of 35
Country (South Korea) 2 of 5
Year (2004) 14 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-01 Li & Fung Distribution

Shatin, China

Li & Fung Distribution is a distributor of fast moving consumer products into Asia. In addition to consumer products, Li & Fung also distributes industrial products, provides contract manufacturing services, and makes beds.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-16 Scandinavian Beverage Group AS

Smedstaddammen, Norway

Scandinavian Beverage Group AS Based in Oslo, Norway, the company markets and sells various beverages, including wine, spirits, beer, cider, and soft drinks to retail stores, restaurants and duty-free shops. Following the initial investment, SBG made three add-on acquisitions to build the group to a pan-Nordic player.

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