Investment Summary

The Carlyle Group Invests In Vogue International

On February 3, 2014, private equity firm The Carlyle Group invested in consumer products company Vogue International

Investment Highlights
  • This is The Carlyle Group’s 16th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is The Carlyle Group’s 250th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Carlyle Group’s 1st transaction in Alabama.
Investment Fate
  • Vogue International was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2016 for 3.3B USD.

Investment Summary

Date 2014-02-03
Target Vogue International
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) The Carlyle Group
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Vogue International

Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Vogue is a producer of hair care products. Vogue’s branded products include the OGX® collection of shampoos, conditioners and styling/treatment and body and bath items, Proganix® salon inspired hair care, and the recently-launched Maui Moisture wholesome beauty line. Vogue’s products are distributed to large retailers throughout the U.S. and in 38 countries.

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Investor

The Carlyle Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 435.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.
Carlyle's corporate headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC.

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 483 of 749
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 16 of 22
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 45 of 73
State: Alabama M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 250 of 350
Year: 2014 M&A 4 of 31
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-27 Lily O Brien s

Kildare, Ireland

Lily O’Brien’s is a manufacturer of premium chocolates and desserts sold in 16 countries. Lily O’Brien’s primary focus is premium branded chocolate and it offers a diverse range of chocolate products including gifting, every day, self-treat, and seasonal products. Lily O'Brien's was founded in 1992 and is based in Kildare, Ireland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-04 DGAM

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Diversified Global Asset Management Corporation (DGAM) is an alternative investment manager and advisor based in Toronto, Canada. DGAM was founded in 2004 by George Main, Warren Wright, Graham Thouret and Jeff Lucassen and has over $6.7 billion in managed and advised assets.

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