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Barclays Private Equity goes green with £85m investment in Gardman Holdings Limited
BPE Director Phil Griesbach and Gardman founder Paris Natar.
Barclays Private Equity – the pan-European mid-market private equity house – has acquired a major stake in Gardman Holdings Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of wild bird care and garden products, in a deal valued at £85 million.
Phil Griesbach, Director at Barclays Private Equity commented: “We have known Gardman for a number of years and have been impressed with the way that it has developed over that time. The company has demonstrated it has a robust business model based upon design innovation and providing its customers with good quality, affordable products. Its success is down to an excellent management team with whom we look forward to working.”
Paris Natar, Chairman of Gardman Holdings Limited added: “I am delighted to have Barclays Private Equity on board as an equity partner. Their investment in the business will allow Gardman to continue both our organic and acquisitional growth as well as to move into new product areas and expand overseas.”