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Gala Coral

Consumer·UK·Exited 2010·Held 7yr
Entry
2003
Hold
7yr
Exit
2010

Who owns Gala Coral?

Gala Coral is a British Consumer company, now owned by Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders, which acquired it in 2010 from Cinven.

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Cinven
Investor
Cinven
Cinven Fund III · 2001 · Buyout

Key facts

HQUK
SectorConsumer
Exit Type
Secondary
Buyer
Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders
Exit Year
2010

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Questions

Who owns Gala Coral?

Gala Coral is now owned by Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders, which acquired it in 2010 from Cinven.

When did Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders acquire Gala Coral?

Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders acquired Gala Coral in 2010, buying from Cinven.

Who did Gala Coral sell to?

Cinven sold Gala Coral to Apollo Management and other mezzanine lenders in 2010 (Secondary).

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