M&A Deal Summary

Pencarrow Private Equity Acquires Interiors Group

On September 30, 2021, private equity firm Pencarrow Private Equity acquired retailer Interiors Group from Allegro Funds

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pencarrow Private Equity’s 2nd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Pencarrow Private Equity’s 20th transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-09-30
Target Interiors Group
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Pencarrow Private Equity
Sellers(s) Allegro Funds
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Interiors Group

Auckland, New Zealand
Interiors Group is a specialist provider of flooring and window furnishings operating through both company owned and franchised stores. The Interiors Group operates through the Carpet Court, CurtainStudio and The Floor Store brands, and offers a wide range of exclusive and own branded products. Interiors Group is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pencarrow Private Equity

Wellington, New Zealand

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 692M NZD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pencarrow Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on investing in New Zealand owned and operated businesses. Pencarrow looks to support management buyouts, management buy-ins, and provide expansion capital for companies operating in a variety of sectors. Areas of interest include building materials, distribution, manufacturing, consumer products, business services, and capital equipment. Target companies are typically valued between NZ$20 and $150 million where the Firm can commit $10 to $30 million in equity capital. Pencarrow Private Equity was formed in 1993 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 24
Sector: Retail M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: New Zealand M&A 20 of 23
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-11 Seequent

Canterbury, New Zealand

Seequent is a provider in the visualization and interpretation of geological data for applications in the mining, minerals, energy, civil and environmental industries. Seequent provides software and consultancy solutions and has received wide acclaim for its flagship product, Leapfrog. Seequent was founded in 2003 and is based in Canterbury, New Zeland.

Sell $1.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-26 Pacific Clinical Research Network

Auckland, New Zealand

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.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Allegro Funds

Sydney, Australia

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Distressed Investor
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 4.8B AUD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Allegro Funds is an independent private equity firm focused on mid-sized investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The Firm will consider investing in businesses needing capital for growth, management buyouts, as well as more complex turnarounds and restructurings. Allegro's target investment size is A$10 to A$100 million in transactions valued up to A$300 million. Allegro is a generalist investor, however the Firm will not invest in property development, agriculture, or mining/exploration. Allegro Funds was formed in 2004 and is based in Sydney.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 16
Sector: Retail M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 4
Country: New Zealand M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-26 Best & Less Group

Sydney, Australia

Best & Less Group is made up of iconic retail brands that include Best & Less and Postie (NZ). The two brands together operate over 250 stores across Australia and New Zealand and employ over 4,000 employees. Best & Less Group is based in Sydney, Australia.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-15 Journey Beyond

Adelaide, Australia

Journey Beyond is an experiential tourism group that is privileged to own and operate 13 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Journey Beyond was founded in 2016 and is based in Adelaide, Australia.

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