Investment Summary

Direct Capital Exits Robinhood

On March 1, 2003, invested in manufacturer Robinhood from Direct Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is transaction in New Zealand.

Investment Summary

Date 2003-03-01
Target Robinhood
Sector Manufacturing
Sellers(s) Direct Capital
Deal Type Trade Sale

Target

Robinhood

Auckland, New Zealand
Robinhood is a manufacturer and distributor of Robinhood branded rangehoods, supertubs and ironing centres for the New Zealand and international markets.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Direct Capital

Auckland, New Zealand

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 1.7B NZD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Direct Capital is a private investment firm focused on private equity and venture capital investments in Australia and New Zealand. Direct Capital's later stage investment area looks to commit NZ$20 to NZ$80 million in companies with revenues up to NZ$300 million. Target sectors include retail, food, consumer products, healthcare services, distribution, life science, and manufacturing. Prospective transaction situations include successions, management buyouts, expansions, acquisitions, and pre-IPO placements. Direct Capital was formed in 1994 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 18
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Trade Sale M&A Deals 2 of 4
Country: New Zealand M&A 7 of 16
Year: 2003 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-11-01 Moore Australia

Sydney, Australia

Moore Australia manufactured, marketed and sold business forms, customer communication systems, data management systems and associated equipment to 11,000 customers in Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-01 Max Fashions

Auckland, New Zealand

Max was established in 1985 and is one of New Zealand?s most recognised women?s apparel labels, appealing predominantly to the 18-35 year old customer base.

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