| Name |
Year |
Type |
Size (£m) |
Activity |
Status |
Case
Study |
| etc.venues * |
2006 |
BIMBO |
21 |
Provider of meeting, training and event space |
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 |
Exited – 2nd MBO |
|
| 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 |
|
| Jessops |
2003 |
MBO |
147 |
Specialist photographic equipment |
Exited - IPO |
|
| 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 |
|
| Youngs Bluecrest Seafood |
1998 |
MBO |
59 |
Processor of frozen fish |
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 |
