Sector expertise
We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Health & Wellness, the Food Value Chain, Technology, and Business Services – where our private equity expertise gives us a valuable competitive advantage. Ardian provides our portfolio companies with a strategic partner that offers in-depth market experience and an extensive network within the sector.
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100+
investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997
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BuyoutSchleich
Germany
Consumer goods and servicesExited
Consumer goods and services-
13%
Sales Growth CAGR 2013 -2018
Founded 77 years ago by Friedrich Schleich in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the company is one of the largest toy manufacturers in Germany and a leading international provider of original play worlds. The famous figurines from Schleich are sold in more than 50 countries and have conquered children’s bedrooms the world over. Ardian will support Schleich in its new strategy of increasingly expanding into play worlds as well as further penetrating both international markets and new distribution channels.
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