Investment Summary

The Peacock Group Invests In Bonmarche

On July 24, 2002, The Peacock Group invested in retailer Bonmarche from Livingbridge for 75M GBP

Investment Highlights
  • This is The Peacock Group’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is The Peacock Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Peacock Group’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Bonmarche was sold to a financial buyer in 2012.
  • Bonmarche went public in 2013.

Investment Summary
Date 2002-07-24
Target Bonmarche
Sector Retail
Investor(s) The Peacock Group
Sellers(s) Livingbridge
Deal Type Stake Purchase
Deal Value 75M GBP

Target

Bonmarche

Wakefield, United Kingdom
Bonmarche Ltd. is a women’s only value retailer focused on selling affordable, quality womenswear in a wide range of sizes to women over 45 years old. Ranges include casual and formal separates, outerwear, swimwear, lingerie, nightwear and accessories.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

The Peacock Group

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1884
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

In April 1997, Cinven led the GBP78m buyout of Peacocks from its family owners. Headquartered in Cardiff, with 230 branches, Peacocks was a traditional ?value for money? retailer that had been growing steadily. The company was a focused business, offering basic clothing with an emphasis on customers over 35 years. Its niche formula had been successful, particularly in Wales and the South West of England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2002) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 101
Sector (Retail) 1 of 2
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 92
Year (2002) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 23
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-12-01 RLA Group

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