M&A Deal Summary

Graphite Capital Acquires The Hawksmoor

On July 26, 2016, private equity firm Graphite Capital acquired restaurant The Hawksmoor

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 4th transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 62nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-07-26
Target The Hawksmoor
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) Graphite Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

The Hawksmoor

London, United Kingdom
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The Hawksmoor steakhouse, providing consistently high-quality steak and outstanding customer service. The Hawksmoor was founded in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Graphite Capital

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 1.2B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Graphite Capital is a private equity firm that seeks mid-market investments in the UK. Target sectors include retail and consumer, manufacturing, services and distribution, financial services, healthcare, leisure, and property. The Firm looks for transactions valued from £30 to £150 million. Prospective transaction situations typically include management buyouts/buy-ins of corporate spin-offs or privately held companies. The Firm also considers roll-outs and consolidation strategies. Graphite Capital was originally formed in 1981 and became independent in 2001. Graphite is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 65 of 79
Sector (Restaurants) 4 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 50 of 53
Country (United Kingdom) 62 of 75
Year (2016) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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NWTC is an operator of highly distinctive bars with flagship ‘Botanist’ concept operates from 22 locations. NWTC was founded in 2011 and is based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Kent, United Kingdom

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