Lion Capital Company Description
Lion Capital takes pride in making sound investments. The company acquires midsized and large consumer products companies, primarily in Western Europe, which it then helps to nurture and successfully spin off. It targets companies with established advantages ranging from strong brand names to license ownership. The company's portfolio includes stakes in cereal-maker Weetabix, noodle chain Wagamama, premium potato chips maker Kettle Foods, and clothing company American Apparel. Lion Capital was the European arm of HM Capital Partners but executive management split the company off as an independent entity in 2004.
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