Buyout Transactions in New Zealand

Lanocorp is a manufacturer of natural skincare and personal care products, marketed under brands such as Lanocreme, By Nature, and Goodness. Lanocorp is based in Rolleston, New Zealand.

West Lane Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.westlanecap.com

Storypark is a provider of early childhood education technology solutions, serving over 11,000 childcare centres across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Storypark was founded in 2011 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Potentia Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Sydney, Australia
www.potentiacap.com

Shoof International is an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of farming and animal equipment across farm animal and maintenance, home and hobby, companion animal and vet professional product groups. Shoof International was founded in 1973 and is based in Cambridge, New Zealand.

Pencarrow Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wellington, New Zealand
www.pencarrowpe.co.nz

Waste Management NZ is a resource recovery and waste management services provider with vertically integrated operations across the country. The collections business operates with over 860 trucks across 70 locations in New Zealand; collecting over 2.1 million municipal bins per month. Waste Management NZ is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Investor
Infrastructure
London, United Kingdom
www.igneoip.com

Pacific Clinical Research Network (PCRN) comprises of two clinical trials businesses (Lakeland Clinical Trials Group and Southern Clinical Trials Group) that perform the administration of new pharmaceuticals and medical devices under controlled conditions as part of a clinical trial, with a focus on phase 1b to 4 clinical trials. PCRN operates two sites directly, in Rotorua and Christchurch, and has a separate franchise network of ten additional sites across New Zealand. Pacific Clinical Research Network is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Pencarrow Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wellington, New Zealand
www.pencarrowpe.co.nz

ZIWI is a pet-food manufacturer and recipes are crafted from ethically-sourced ingredients, reflecting what a cat or dog would choose in the wild, and gently processed to retain their nutritional integrity. ZIWI was founded in 2002 and is based in Napier, New Zealand.

FountainVest Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Hong Kong, China
www.fountainvest.com

Ritchies is a transport provider, with a fleet of more than 1,600 vehicles and a network of 42 strategically located depots across the country. The Company provides the government, local councils, and private customers with reliable and accessible public transport solutions in some of New Zealand’s largest cities. Ritchies was founded in 1935 and is based in Timaru, New Zealand.

KKR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.kkr.com
Advisor: Rothschild Global Advisory

Natural Pet Food provides nutritious high-meat pet food through its dog and cat food brands: K9 Natural, Feline Natural, and Meat Mates. Developed by an in-house nutritional team, the Company’s pet food is produced from ethically sourced ingredients such as grass-fed and free-range meat, cage-free chicken, and sustainable seafood. Natural Pet Food Group was launched in 2006 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

KKR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.kkr.com

Tuatahi First Fibre provides wholesale ultra-fast fibre to a range of internet service providers who deliver internet to households, schools, businesses and healthcare facilities across New Zealand’s Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Whanganui regions. Tuatahi First Fibre was founded in 2011 and is based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Investor
Infrastructure
London, United Kingdom
www.igneoip.com

ICIB BrokerWeb provides unique risk advisory and insurance solutions. ICIB BrokerWeb was founded in 1975 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ascentro Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Auckland, New Zealand
www.ascentro.com

Medtech Global is a SaaS business that provides mission-critical software to ~18,000 GP, Allied Health and Specialist users across Australia and NZ. It offers an all-encompassing suite of features including core practice management and administrative functions, kiosks, SMS reminders, cloud hosting and a range of integrations with third-party providers. Medtech Global is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Advent Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Melbourne, Australia
www.advent.com.au

Skin Institute is a provider of dermatological medical practice. Skin Institute offers treatments and services that include skin cancer, veins, cosmetic surgery, and appearance medicine. Skin Institute also has two retail brands, Lovely by Skin Institute and Off & On, that provide appearance medicine services to the mass-consumer market. Skin Institute was established in 1994 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Pencarrow Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wellington, New Zealand
www.pencarrowpe.co.nz

New Zealand Frost Fans is a designer and manufacturer of frost protection solutions for a wide range of crops, including grapes, nut, apples, citrus, and avocados. NZFF is a supplier of frost fans in Australia and New Zealand as well as selling to overseas markets including Turkey and Chile. New Zealand Frost Fans was established in 2007 and is based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Pencarrow Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wellington, New Zealand
www.pencarrowpe.co.nz

Evolution Healthcare is a provider of private hospitals and rehabilitation services in New Zealand and Australia. The company focus on improving the management of private healthcare facilities by attracting and training the best talent, partnering with medical professionals, and healthcare providers to offer patients excellence in healthcare. Evolution Healthcare was founded in 2011 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Pacific Equity Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Sydney, Australia
www.pep.com.au

ACG Schools is a private education company that operates schools and preschools. ACG Schools was founded in 1994 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

HarbourVest Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.harbourvest.com

Trilogy Natural Products is a manufacturer and supplier of skincare products and scented candle. Trilogy Natural Products was founded in 1998 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Trustar Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Hong Kong, China
www.trustarcapital.com
Advisors: Minter Ellison , First NZ Capital Securities