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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
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Reduced Inventory Investment
COMMONreduced inventory investment is a common PE tactic.
Staff Reductions
COMMONstaff reductions is a common PE tactic.
Supplier Payment Term Extensions
COMMONsupplier payment term extensions is a common PE tactic.
Maintenance And Capex Deferral
COMMONmaintenance and capex deferral is a common PE tactic.
Private Label Expansion At Expense Of National Brands
COMMONprivate label expansion at expense of national brands is a common PE tactic.
Store Closures Reducing Local Access
COMMONstore closures reducing local access is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings