M&A Deal Summary

Benson Oak Acquires Body Basics

On December 1, 2002, growth capital firm Benson Oak acquired retailer Body Basics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Benson Oak’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Benson Oak’s 1st transaction in Czech Republic.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2002-12-01
Target Body Basics
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Benson Oak
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Body Basics

Czech Republic
Body Basics offers a wide range of personal care products aimed at the mid-range consumer sector.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Benson Oak

Prague, Czech Republic

Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1991
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Benson Oak Capital is an independent private equity firm focused on investing in 'leading' small to medium-size enterprises in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Firm looks to invest €5 to €30 million to support buyout and control growth equity transactions. Benson Oak was formed in 1991 and is based in Prague.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 9
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 1 of 6
Country: Czech Republic M&A 1 of 7
Year: 2002 M&A 1 of 1
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