M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2004-09-01 |
Target | Wagamama |
Sector | Restaurants |
Buyer(s) | Graphite Capital |
Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
Deal Value | 5M GBP |
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Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1981 |
PE ASSETS | 1.2B GBP |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | # |
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Overall | 36 of 79 |
Sector (Restaurants) | 1 of 4 |
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 32 of 53 |
Country (United Kingdom) | 34 of 75 |
Year (2004) | 2 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 23 of 23 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2004-07-13 |
Paperchase Products
London, United Kingdom Paperchase Products Ltd. is a provider in design-led stationery, cards, and gift-wrap. The company designs much of its own product range and new collections are released every few weeks. Paperchase Products was established in 1968 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2004-09-03 |
Maplin Electronics
Rotherham, United Kingdom Maplin Electronics Ltd. is a specialist retailer of consumer electronics. Its national network of stores are a goldmine of useful consumer technologies and gadgets. |
Sell | £244M |