| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.02.2021 | Exponent announces the acquisition and merger of Proper and Eat Real, two leading Better-for-You (“BFY”) snacking companies. | Exponent is pleased to announce it has acquired and merged Eat Real and Proper, two leading Better-for-You (“BFY”) snacking companies. The two businesses will be integrated as one Group and will continue to operate under their respective br... |
| 14.01.2021 | Jeroen Regeur joins Exponent as Head of Benelux | Exponent is pleased to announce that Jeroen Regeur has been appointed as Head of Benelux, with a view to Exponent opening an office in Amsterdam. Jeroen will be responsible for building out Exponent’s Benelux business while also generating ... |
| 30.06.2020 | Vibrant Foods announces acquisition of Cofresh Snack Foods | Vibrant Foods, the ethnic foods platform comprising the TRS Foods and East End Foods brands which was recently established by Exponent Private Equity, today announces that it has acquired Cofresh Snack Foods (“CSF”) for an undisclosed sum. ... |
| 18.06.2020 | TRS Foods and East End Foods join newly established ethnic foods platform Vibrant Foods | TRS Foods and East End Foods (“TRS” and “East End”) today announce they are joining Vibrant Foods, a newly created ethnic foods platform. The launch of Vibrant Foods follows the acquisition of TRS and East End by Exponent in November 2019. ... |
| 03.06.2020 | BBI Group completes Acquisition of DIARECT AG | BBI Group, the world’s leading independent provider of immuno-diagnostic reagents and contract services, has today announced the acquisition of DIARECT, a leading supplier of autoimmune antigen products.
The acquisition of DIARECT and thei... |
| 02.03.2020 | Exponent announces acquisition of KPMG’s former UK Pensions Advisory Practice and its launch as Isio, an independent advisory firm | Exponent is pleased to announce an investment in Isio, formerly KPMG’s UK Pensions Advisory Practice, and its launch as a new independent UK pensions advisory firm.
Isio is a leading UK pensions advisory firm which combines actuarial exper... |
| 26.11.2019 | Exponent Private Equity announces that it has acquired TRS and East End Foods | Today, Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces that it has acquired TRS and East End Foods, two leading producers and distributors of South Asian ethnic foods in the UK and across continental Europe. The two businesses will be integr... |
| 31.08.2018 | Exponent announces acquisition of Dennis Publishing from the estate of Felix Dennis | Exponent today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Dennis Publishing (“Dennis”), a multi-platform international media group which owns several award-winning brands including its flagship title, The Week.
Dennis is a leadi... |
| 21.08.2017 | Exponent Private Equity sells Pattonair to Platinum Equity | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell Pattonair to Platinum Equity for an undisclosed sum. The sale is expected to complete in the final quarter of 2017.
Pattonair is a leading in... |
| 02.05.2017 | Exponent Private Equity makes binding offer to acquire Scott Miracle-Gro operations in Europe and Australia | Exponent Private Equity LLP (“Exponent”) today announced that it has made a binding and irrevocable offer to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (“SMG”), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, to purc... |
| 05.04.2017 | Exponent Private Equity proposed acquisition of DCC Environmental for £215 million | Exponent Private Equity LLP (“Exponent”) today announced that it has reached an agreement with DCC plc (“DCC”) to purchase its environmental division (“DCC Environmental” or “the Business”), an environmental waste management services group ... |
| 11.01.2017 | Exponent sells Immediate Media to Hubert Burda Media | Exponent Private Equity ("Exponent") today announces that it has agreed to sell Immediate Media Co ("Immediate") to Hubert Burda Media for an undisclosed sum.
Immediate is the UK's leading and fastest-growing special in... |
| 19.12.2016 | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) today announces that it has completed the acquisition of The Leisure Pass Group (“Leisure Pass”), a leading city attraction pass provider with operations in 19 cit... | Leisure Pass operates in 19 major international cities, including London, Paris and Berlin, packaging large numbers of attractions into passes which provide tourists with a convenient and money-saving sightseeing option.
Its systems provid... |
| 15.11.2016 | Exponent announces acquisition of ENRA | Exponent Private Equity ("Exponent") today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in ENRA Group ("ENRA"), the specialist provider of mortgage finance, from management and Livingbridge.
EN... |
| 27.01.2016 | Photobox Group announces completed acquisition by Exponent Private Equity & Electra Partners | Photobox Group, Europe’s leading digital consumer service for personalised products and gifts, with flagship brands PhotoBox, Moonpig, Hofmann and PosterXXL, is pleased to announce its sale to Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) and Electr... |
| 26.11.2015 | Exponent Announces the Acquisition of Wowcher and LivingSocial UK & Ireland | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces the simultaneous acquisition of Wowcher and the UK and Ireland operations of LivingSocial, by a new company formed for that purpose.
Both businesses offer discount deals online from a wide var... |
| 23.11.2015 | Exponent sells Fintrax Group to Eurazeo | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces that it has reached an agreement to sell Fintrax Group to Eurazeo, a leading listed European investment company, for €585m (of which €35m is payable as deferred consideration). This will result... |
| 20.10.2015 | Exponent Private Equity & Electra Partners announce the proposed acquisition of Photobox Group | Exponent Private Equity & Electra Partners announce the proposed acquisition of Photobox Group to accelerate the Group’s development in fast growing personalisation market
London – 20 October 2015 – Photobox Group, Europe’s leading dig... |
| 30.09.2015 | Sale of Quorn Foods | Exponent Private Equity and Intermediate Capital Group have agreed the sale of Quorn Foods to Monde Nissin for an enterprise value of £550m. The sale is expected to complete by October 30th.
Quorn is an international meat alternatives busi... |
| 16.07.2015 | Acquisition of BBI Group | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire The BBI Diagnostics Group (“BBI”), a provider of products and technologies to the diagnostic, healthcare, research, defence and food industries... |
| 13.04.2015 | Exponent Private Equity closes new £1 billion Fund | Exponent Private Equity ("Exponent") today announces it has reached the final close of its new £1 billion fund, Exponent Private Equity Partners III, LP (the "Fund").
The Fund will continue Exponent's successful investm... |
| 24.02.2015 | Exponent Private Equity acquires Big Bus Tours | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Big Bus Tours, the UK-based global sightseeing bus tour operator.
Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours in t... |
| 09.02.2015 | HSS Hire Group Plc admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange | Further to the publication of the Pricing Statement on 4 February 2015, HSS Hire Group plc (the “Company”) is pleased to announce in connection with its initial public offering (the “Offer”) that its ordinary share capital of 154,761,904 or... |
| 22.01.2015 | Exponent sells Trainline to KKR | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell thetrainline.com (“Trainline”) to KKR & Co. for an undisclosed sum.
Trainline is the leading provider of rail tickets in the UK by value of t... |
| 22.10.2014 | Exponent sells Gorkana Group to Cision | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces that it has reached an agreement to sell Gorkana Group Limited (“Gorkana Group”) to Cision, a leading provider of PR, social software and insight services, via Cision’s parent company Discovery... |
| 28.02.2014 | Exponent Private Equity acquires Loch Lomond Distillery Company assets | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”), a private equity firm specialising in UK business investments, today announces the acquisition of the assets of The Loch Lomond Distillery Company for an undisclosed sum.
The Loch Lomond Distillery Com... |
| 21.10.2013 | Exponent sells majority stake in Ambassador Theatre Group to Providence Equity Partners | Exponent Private Equity [“Exponent”] today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd [“ATG”] to private equity firm Providence Equity Partners [“Providence”].
Exponent retains... |
| 01.07.2013 | HSS acquires UK Platforms from Haulotte Group | HSS adds fleet and expertise to become the UK's second largest provider of Powered Access
HSS Hire Services Group (“HSS”), the national supplier of tools, equipment and related services, has acquired UK Platforms, the powered access specia... |
| 20.05.2013 | Ambassador Theatre Group acquires the biggest theatre on Broadway | Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the UK's largest theatre owner/operator and a multi award winning theatre production group, has through its subsidiary, Lyric Theatre LLC, acquired The Foxwoods Theatre from Live Nation Entertainment.
The Fo... |
| 25.10.2012 | Exponent Private Equity acquires HSS Hire Services Group | HSS Hire Services Group (“HSS”), the leading national supplier of tools, equipment and related services, has been acquired by Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) in a transaction which will enable the company's future growth plans.
HSS is... |
| 16.08.2012 | Exponent Private Equity to acquire Fintrax Group Holdings LTD | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”), today announces the acquisition of Fintrax Group Holdings Ltd (“Fintrax”) for a consideration of €170 million from majority shareholder the Barry Family Trust and Management.
Fintrax, which employs ove... |
| 12.07.2012 | Simon Davidson appointed as partner | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) is pleased to announce that Simon Davidson has been promoted to the partnership of the company, making him the seventh partner at Exponent.
Simon has been at the firm since 2008, during which time he ha... |
| 16.08.2011 | Exponent Private Equity to acquire BBC Magazines | Exponent Private Equity ("Exponent") today announces the acquisition and licensing agreement for the publication of titles currently published by BBC Magazines, from BBC Worldwide (“BBCW”)
BBC Magazines is the third largest consu... |
| 29.07.2011 | Completion of Exponent Private Equity’s £145.8million acquisition of Pattonair | Today (29th July 2011) marks the completion of the acquisition by Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) of Pattonair from Umeco plc for £145.8 million.
Headquartered in Derby, Pattonair has around 780 employees and is a leading internationa... |
| 28.07.2011 | Exponent sells V.Group to OMERS Private Equity for US$520 Million | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell V.Group to OMERS Private Equity for an enterprise value of US$520 million.
Founded in 1984 as V.Ships, V.Group is the leading global provider of ... |
| 20.06.2011 | Lowell Group acquired by TDR Capital | Leeds-based Lowell Group, widely acknowledged as the UK's leading debt purchasing specialist, has been acquired by TDR Capital and senior management for an undisclosed sum from Exponent Private Equity.
Lowell Group buys portfolios of consu... |
| 20.05.2011 | Exponent Private Equity to Acquire Pattonair | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”), today announces the acquisition of Pattonair, the Supply Chain Division of Umeco plc [LSE:UMC].
Pattonair is a leading international provider of value-added distribution and supply chain outsourcing se... |
| 20.03.2011 | Completed acquisition of Marlow Foods Limited | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”) announces the completion of the acquisition of the Meat-free business of Premier Food plc (“Premier Foods”).
The acquired business, which manufactures and sells products under the Quorn and Cauldron bra... |
| 02.11.2009 | Exponent Private Equity Acquires ATG for £134m | Exponent Private Equity (“Exponent”), today announces the concurrent acquisition and merger of Ambassador Theatre Group and the UK theatre assets of Live Nation. The merged entity is to be named ATG.
The transaction has created the largest... |
| 07.04.2008 | Exponent Private Equity Acquires Lowell Holdings | Exponent Private Equity and existing management have acquired Lowell Holdings Limited, the specialist debt purchasing company, from a fund managed by Cabot Square Capital for an undisclosed value.
Adrian Hill, formerly CEO of HFC Bank and ... |
| 17.01.2008 | Exponent announces final closing of second fund in excess of £800 million | Exponent Private Equity today announces the final closing of its second fund, Exponent Private Equity Partners II, LP, with commitments of £805 million. This fund doubles the amount raised in the first fund in 2004.
Exponent Private Equity... |
| 20.12.2007 | Britain’s leading handbag brand acquired by Exponent in £130m deal | Radley, the UK's leading ladies handbag, luggage and accessories brand, has sold a majority shareholding to Exponent Private Equity, in a secondary buy-out from Phoenix Equity Partners, valuing the business at £130m.
Exponent is one of the... |
| 09.08.2007 | Exponent PE acquires Cardsave | Exponent Private Equity and Clive Kahn today announce the acquisition of Cardsave, one of the UK's leading suppliers of credit card terminals and services to independent retailers.
The company was bought from a consortium of shareholders t... |
| 14.05.2007 | Exponent announces the sale of TSL Education | Exponent Private Equity today announces that it has sold TSL Education, the UK's leading educational publisher, to Charterhouse Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. Under the arrangement, the existing management team will be staying wit... |
| 19.03.2007 | Exponent teams with management in V. Holdings buy-out | V.Holdings’ management has teamed up with Exponent Private Equity in a buy-out of V.Holdings, the world's largest marine services provider and a leading international provider of energy outsourcing solutions. Close Brothers Private Equity, ... |
| 21.06.2006 | Exponent PE buys Trainline in £163m deal | Exponent Private Equity today announces the acquisition of Trainline, the leading online and call centre rail retailer and information provider in the UK for £163m.
The company was bought from a consortium of shareholders that include Virg... |
| 15.06.2006 | Exponent PE invests in Group GTI | Exponent Private Equity today announces its investment in Group GTI, the graduate recruitment publisher and online application systems provider in Europe.
GTI provides high quality careers information to graduates and postgraduates through... |
| 22.05.2006 | Exponent PE acquires Magicalia for £13m | Exponent Private Equity today announces the £13m acquisition of Magicalia, a leading UK online publishing group which was launched in 1999 by joint managing directors Adam Laird and Jeremy Tapp.
Magicalia owns a portfolio of market-leading... |
| 03.10.2005 | Exponent secures £235m acquisition of TSL Education | Exponent Private Equity today announces the 235 million-pound acquisition of the TSL Education business from News International. TSL is the first acquisition by Exponent’s maiden 2004 Fund.
TSL which publishes the Times Educational Supplem... |
| 13.08.2004 | Exponent announces final closing of first £400 million buy-out fund | Exponent Private Equity has announced the final closing of its first fund, Exponent Private Equity Partners, with commitments of £400 million. The fund has been raised in near record time, with the final closing taking place just five month... |
