Across three continents, 3i’s expertise is helping consumer businesses fine-tune their positioning, build their operational effectiveness, and achieve domestic and international expansion.
To find out how we work with consumer businesses or to discuss investment
opportunities, contact: Mark Heappey, Head of Consumer, 3i;
or a member of your local Consumer team
Agent Provocateur Buyout“This new phase in the development of Agent Provocateur will give us the operational and financial platform to realise the company’s potential so that it takes its rightful position as the world’s most dynamic luxury lingerie brand!” |
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Agent Provocateur is a market-leading designer, producer and retailer of premium-end lingerie, beauty products and accessories. Our experience and funding will support the continuing growth of the company, through the global roll-out of stores, through online business and by extending the brand through licensing.
John Hardy Growth Capital investment“I am confident that 3i’s renowned global network and extensive experience in helping businesses to grow will enable us to achieve our full potential” |
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John Hardy is the second largest designer jewellery brand in the US, headquartered in Hong Kong, selling products in retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. We have made a minority investment, backing existing management in the buyout of the John Hardy Group. Our involvement will enable the company to continue the transition from a family business into a professionally managed business.
Global Garden Products Buyout*“With the support of 3i,we look forward to growing our market share further, expanding into high growth territories such as Eastern Europe and Russia and exploring opportunities of cooperation with potential partners in US and Asia.” |
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Global Garden Products is the leading European manufacturer of lawnmowers and hand-held gardening equipment and accessories, marketed under leading brands which include Stiga, Castelgarden, Mountfield, Alpina and Belos. With the support of 3i's global network, the business plans to grow market share by expanding into high growth territories such as Eastern Europe and Russia and exploring opportunities of cooperation with potential partners in US and Asia.
* Transaction subject to regulatory approval.
