L Catterton Named Global Consumer Private Equity Firm of the Year by Private Equity International for Second Year in a Row
GREENWICH, Conn., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, has been named Global Consumer Private Equity Firm of the Year by Private Equity International ("PEI") for 2018 – the second year in a row L Catterton has received this recognition. In addition to being named Global Consumer Private Equity Firm of the Year in 2017, PEI has previously recognized L Catterton with Operational Excellence Awards in 2014 and 2018 and as Mid-Market Firm of the Year for the Americas in 2013 and 2014.
In 2018, L Catterton invested $2.3 billion in 19 consumer businesses around the world. Highlights include investments in Bodega Luigi Bosca, Cholula, ClassPass, dentalcorp, Goiko Grill and Will's Group, as well as a new real estate development partnership to build the Mont Royal development in Montreal. L Catterton also exited several investments, including Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and Zarbee's Naturals, and won a number of Deal of the Year awards in connection with its exits.
"Over the past 30 years, our firm has been guided by our credo – to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns globally by partnering with exceptional innovators to build enduring consumer brands," said Scott Dahnke, Global Co-CEO of L Catterton. "This award is yet another validation of our team's ability to carry out that mission and the value proposition of our overall investment approach."
"2018 was another exceptional year for L Catterton as we continue to realize strong operating performance across our portfolio," said Michael Chu, Global Co-CEO of L Catterton. "We are pleased that our longstanding investment track record, strategic vision and accomplishments have been recognized once again by PEI. We thank our team members, investors and management teams globally, who are integral to our success."
With more than 70 categories across three regions, Private Equity International has conducted the industry's largest annual global readers' poll to determine which private equity funds and transactions market participants rate most highly. The awards include categories for fund managers and their activities as well as stand-out advisors and limited partners.
About L Catterton
With over $15 billion of equity capital across six fund strategies in 17 offices globally, L Catterton is the largest consumer-focused private equity firm. L Catterton's team of more than 150 investment and operating professionals partners with management teams around the world to implement strategic plans to foster growth, leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad thought partnership network. Since 1989, the firm has made over 200 investments in leading consumer brands. L Catterton was formed through the partnership of Catterton, LVMH and Groupe Arnault. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.
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