| Name |
Year |
Type |
Size (£m) |
Activity |
Status |
Case
Study |
| Formaplex * |
2007 |
MBO |
9 |
Manufactures moulds and tools for the motorsport and rapid prototyping industries |
Current |
|
| Gissings * |
2007 |
MBO |
18 |
Provider of a range of employee benefits services to corporates |
Current |
|
| Fernau * |
2007 |
MBO |
16 |
A world-leading designer and manufacturer of Navigational Aids to the civil and military aviation markets |
Current |
 |
| WFEL * |
2006 |
MBO |
48 |
Designer and manufacturer of mobile bridging systems and related products |
Current |
|
| Capula * |
2006 |
2nd MBO |
30 |
Provider of real time automation systems to the nuclear, power generation and utilities markets |
Current |
|
| etc.venues * |
2006 |
BIMBO |
21 |
Provider of meeting, training and event space |
Current |
|
| RSL Steeper * |
2005 |
MBO |
Not Disclosed |
Supplier of rehabilitation services |
Current |
|
| CET ** |
2005 |
MBO |
15 |
Specialist in subsidence-related site investigations |
Current |
|
| Practice Plan * |
2005 |
MBO |
Not Disclosed |
Provider of independent payment schemes to dental practices |
Current |
|
| Zenith Vehicle Contracts * |
2005 |
MBO |
27 |
Fleet management services |
Exited - 3rd MBO |
|
| New Horizons Childcare * |
2005 |
MBO |
Not Disclosed |
Provider of residential childcare facilities |
Current |
|
| Celtic Inns ** |
2004 |
2nd MBO |
26 |
Tenanted pub operator |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Total Fitness |
2004 |
MBO |
Not Disclosed |
Health and fitness club operator |
Current |
|
| ABI * |
2004 |
MBO |
20 |
Leisure home manufacturer |
Current |
|
| Supreme Brands ** |
2003 |
MBO |
16 |
Multi-brand wholesale distributor of batteries, photographic products and other convenience items |
Exited - Sale |
|
| Simply Smart ** |
2003 |
MBI |
5 |
Hospitality / leisure catering business |
Current |
|
| Home & Legacy ** |
2003 |
Growth |
20 |
Home and contents insurance broker |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Jessops |
2003 |
MBO |
147 |
Specialist photographic equipment |
Exited - IPO |
|
| Gardner Group * |
2003 |
MBO |
22 |
Aerospace machining group |
Current |
|
| Caledonian Building Systems * |
2003 |
MBO |
37 |
Modular construction |
Exited -Trade Sale |
|
| Buildspan ** |
2002 |
MBI |
10 |
Building products |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Interactive Record Management ** |
2001 |
MBI |
9 |
Archiving document storage and retrieval services |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| AIM * |
2001 |
2nd MBO |
8 |
Computer systems and software design |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Trafficlink ** |
2000 |
Growth |
4 |
Provider of real time traffic and travel information |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Blaze Signs * |
2000 |
MBO |
14 |
Manufacture distribution and installation of signs. |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| OSS * |
2000 |
Acquisition |
15 |
Waste oil collection and recycling |
Current |
|
| Letts Filofax * |
2000 |
MBO |
17 |
Supplier of desk and pocket diaries and personal organisers |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| Goals Soccer Centres * |
2000 |
MBI |
19 |
Operator of five-a-side football pitches |
Exited - IPO |
|
| Davenham * |
2000 |
MBO |
60 |
Provider of niche short-term lending products |
Exited - IPO |
|
| TIS Software |
1999 |
MBO |
6 |
Supply chain software |
Current |
|
| Thomson Brothers * |
1999 |
MBO |
10 |
Distributor of architectural ironmongery |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| CGI * |
1998 |
MBO |
10 |
Specialised glass manufacturer and supplier |
Current |
|
| Carlton Clubs * |
1998 |
MBO |
12 |
Bingo club operator |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| Youngs Bluecrest Seafood |
1998 |
MBO |
59 |
Processor of frozen fish |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| Clee Hill * |
1997 |
MBO |
8 |
Hire of road laying and compaction equipment |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| Millets |
1996 |
MBI/MBO |
20 |
Retailer of leisure clothing and camping equipment |
Exited - Trade Sale |
|
| Portman |
1996 |
MBO |
21 |
Business travel agency |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
| Golden Wonder |
1996 |
MBO/MBI |
68 |
Manufacturer of potato crisps and bagged snacks |
Exited - 2nd MBO |
|
* Led by Dunedin
** Pre acquisition by Dunedin |
