Cinven in brief

Cinven is a leading European buyout firm, founded in 1977, with offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Hong Kong. We acquire European-based companies that require an equity investment by our funds of €100 million or more. Our European focus and expertise are complemented by an ability to capitalise on global growth opportunities through our Asian office. We focus on six sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

Cinven acquires successful, high quality companies and works with them to help them grow and develop, using our proven value creation strategies. Typically, Cinven holds its investments for between four to six years. We take a responsible approach towards our portfolio companies, their employees, suppliers and local communities, the environment and society as a whole.

Cinven complies with the UK's Guidelines for Disclosure and Transparency in Private Equity published by the Walker Working Group in 2007, and with comparable codes throughout Europe. Cinven Limited ('Cinven') is manager of, and adviser to, the Cinven funds. Cinven Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.