Dubai International Capital Private Equity is focused on secondary buy-outs and acquisitions of market leading companies in Europe and North America with a proven strategy and a robust management team.

Some of this division’s major investments include:

• The acquisition of Tussauds Group for £800 million, a leading operator of visitor attraction and theme parks, which was later merged with Blackstone’s Merlin Entertainments Group in 2007. Dubai International Capital retains a 20 percent shareholding in the combined Tussauds-Merlin Group
• The acquisition of Doncasters for £700 million and the follow-on acquisition of FastenTech for US$492 million to create a leading player in global precision engineering for the industrial gas turbine, aerospace, specialist automotive and other industries
• The £675 million secondary buyout of Travelodge, a leading budget hotel chain
• The €850m acquisition of Mauser, a world leader in industrial packaging

Private Equity Investments

Dubai International Capital Private Equity selectively leads mid-to-large cap private equity transactions in Europe and North America and has a particular interest in buying from top tier private equity managers.

As part of our investment strategy to support incumbent management, Dubai International Capital focuses on businesses with proven management teams as well as credible long-term strategies. We are committed to further developing our investee companies in line with the management’s vision. This collaborative approach puts Dubai International Capital in the best position to deliver attractive long term returns on its investments.

By leveraging its international networks of resources and well established relationships, Dubai International Capital’s experienced and dedicated teams work closely with management teams to formulate and ensure the value plan is delivered and provides exclusive access to knowledge and opportunities which will enhance any business Dubai International Capital invests in.