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Deb Group
Deb Group manufactures a wide range of sophisticated hand hygiene and cleaning products under a number of brands, including Deb, Cutan and Swarfega.
Founded in Derbyshire in the 1940s, Deb Group originally manufactured bulk industrial skincare products under the market leading Swarfega brand.
VALUE CREATION
In December 2006 Deb Group was refinanced and Equistone simultaneously increased its stake to 75%. Since Equistone's investment in 2004, the business has generated a 116% increase in revenues and 190% increase in EBIT.
THE EXIT
Equistone sold Deb Group to Charterhouse Capital Partners for £325m. This represents a money multiple of 5.5 times on the original investment of £32m.
HOLDING PERIOD
Nov 2004 - Mar 2010
Country
UK
Sector
Industrials
Revenue Progression
£56m / £130m
Employees at ACQ.
545
Investment Type
Primary MBO / Equity Release
Deb has developed and prospered under the ownership of [Equistone].