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Private Equity Firm

Sycamore Partners

AUM$10 billion
Founded2011
HQNew York, NY

Private equity firm specializing in retail and consumer investments.

Track Record

Total Acquisitions3
Bankruptcy Rate33%
Avg Hold Period0.3yrs
High-Risk Track Record

33% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.

Known Tactics

Cost Cutting

COMMON

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

Reduced Inventory Investment

COMMON

reduced inventory investment is a common PE tactic.

Staff Reductions

COMMON

staff reductions is a common PE tactic.

Supplier Payment Term Extensions

COMMON

supplier payment term extensions is a common PE tactic.

Maintenance And Capex Deferral

COMMON

maintenance and capex deferral is a common PE tactic.

Private Label Expansion At Expense Of National Brands

COMMON

private label expansion at expense of national brands is a common PE tactic.

Store Closures Reducing Local Access

COMMON

store closures reducing local access is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes