Alain Afflelou
Who owns Alain Afflelou?
Alain Afflelou is a French Consumer company, now owned by Lion Capital, which acquired it in 2012 from Bridgepoint.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2012 to Lion Capital.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 4 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
EMZ Partners took Alain Afflelou public via IPO in 2002 after 2 years.
Bridgepoint sold Alain Afflelou to Lion Capital in 2012 after 6 years.
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Who owns Alain Afflelou?
Alain Afflelou is now owned by Lion Capital, which acquired it in 2012 from Bridgepoint.
When did Lion Capital acquire Alain Afflelou?
Lion Capital acquired Alain Afflelou in 2012, buying from Bridgepoint.
Who did Alain Afflelou sell to?
Bridgepoint sold Alain Afflelou to Lion Capital in 2012 (Secondary).
Who has owned Alain Afflelou over time?
Alain Afflelou has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: EMZ Partners · via EMZ Legacy · 2000–2002 · (IPO); Bridgepoint · via Europe VII (BE VII) · 2006–2012 · sold to Lion Capital · (Secondary).