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A secondary buy-out is a form of buy-out where both the buyer and the seller are either private equity firms or another type of institutional financial sponsor. Details of LDC's recent transactions can be found below:

Follow on private equity support - building value

Latest TransactionsTypeEntry DateExit Date
Associated Dental Practices (ADP) Secondary Buy-Out 02/12/2009
Leasedrive Velo Secondary Buy-Out 29/08/2008
kidsunlimited Secondary Buy-Out 04/04/2008
Direct Group Secondary Buy-Out 03/08/2007
Penn Pharmaceuticals Secondary Buy-Out 26/04/2007
MKM Building Supplies Secondary Buy-Out 18/05/2006
Paragon Print & Packaging Secondary Buy-Out 22/12/2005
Electrium Limited Secondary Buy-Out 19/12/2003 01/12/2005
KIG Holdings Limited Secondary Buy-Out 01/06/2000 01/11/2004
IRIS 01/07/2004

News

  • September 2010
    LDC buys significant stake in outdoor specialist Mountain Warehouse.
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  • December 2009
    LDC Midlands complete £136million SBO investment and support existing porfolio company's acquistion
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  • June 2009
    LDC completes secondary MBO of National Accident Helpline to support growth plans
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  • May 2009
    LDC invests in specialist engineering business
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  • August 2008
    Vehicle management group in the fast lane following £80million deal
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Criteria

LDC specialises in providing equity finance for unquoted UK companies with profits typically in excess of £1million. Read more...