Investment Summary

Graphite Capital Invests In Wolseley Hospitality Group

On April 25, 2012, private equity firm Graphite Capital invested in restaurant Wolseley Hospitality Group

Investment Highlights
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Graphite Capital’s 55th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Wolseley Hospitality Group was sold to a strategic buyer in 2017.

Investment Summary
Date 2012-04-25
Target Wolseley Hospitality Group
Sector Restaurants
Investor(s) Graphite Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Wolseley Hospitality Group

London, United Kingdom
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Wolseley Hospitality Group operates some of London’s restaurants. Wolseley Hospitality Group was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Investor

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 58 of 79
Sector (Restaurants) 3 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 5
Country (United Kingdom) 55 of 75
Year (2012) 2 of 3
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