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European Capital Invests €15.5 Million in Add-On Acquisition for Portfolio Company The Spotless Group

Paris – 11 July 2007 – European Capital S.A. SICAR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of European Capital Limited (LSE: ECAS), announced today that it has made an additional €15.5 million ($21 million) investment in its portfolio company the Spotless Group to support its acquisition of Eparcyl, the leading French provider of branded biological activators for septic tanks. European Capital’s investment takes the form of mezzanine bonds and equity.  European Capital is co-investing alongside AXA Private Equity, the majority owner of the Spotless Group, and the Spotless Group’s management team. [more...]

European Capital Invests in Add-On Acquisiton for Portfolio Company Eau Ecarlate

Paris – September 21, 2006 – European Capital S.A. SICAR announced today it has made an additional investment in its portfolio company Eau Ecarlate to support its acquisition of the Household Products Division of Guaber, a branded consumer products company in the Italian market. The combined entity will operate as The Spotless Group. Guaber’s senior management is investing in equity. AXA Private Equity is the majority owner of Eau Ecarlate. [more...]

European Capital Invests €35 Million in Eau Ecarlate, Leading Supplier of Branded Fabric Care Products in French Market

Paris – December 2, 2005 – European Capital, S.A. SICAR announced today it has invested €35 million in Eau Ecarlate, the leading supplier of branded fabric care products to the French retail market. European Capital's investment takes the form of mezzanine bonds and equity and supports Axa Private Equity's buyout of Eau Ecarlate. Eau Ecarlate management is investing in the equity. [more...]