Baugur Group Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Inactive

  • Investments
  • 38

  • Exits
  • 26

Exits

Baugur Group General Information

Company Description

Baugur Group was a private equity firm based in based in Reykjavik, Iceland. On March 13, 2009 the firm filed for bankruptcy. It was founded in 1998.

Business Details

Year Founded
1998
Investor Status
Out of Business
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Corporate Office
  • Tungotu 6
  • Reykjavik, 101
  • Iceland

Baugur Group Investments (38)

Baugur Group’s most recent investment was a with HFL Realisations. The deal was made on 15-May-2012.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
HFL Realisations 15-May-2012 Department Stores Profitable
Woolworth (51 Stores) 09-Jan-2009 Buildings and Property
Metropol 14-Apr-2008 Accessories Generating Revenue
LS Retail 25-Oct-2007 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Sanders GardenWorld 03-Sep-2007 Buyout/LBO Recreational Goods Profitable
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Baugur Group Exits (26)

Baugur Group has made a total of 26 exits. Its latest exit was from LS Retail on 16-Feb-2021. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
LS Retail 16-Feb-2021
Goldsmiths 01-Feb-2021
Oasis Stores 15-Apr-2020
Karen Millen 06-Aug-2019
Iceland Foods 03-Oct-2015 Buyout/LBO
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Baugur Group FAQs

  • What is Baugur Group?

    Baugur Group was a private equity firm based in based in Reykjavik, Iceland.

  • When was Baugur Group founded?

    Baugur Group was founded in 1998.

  • Where is Baugur Group headquartered?

    Baugur Group is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland.

  • How many investments has Baugur Group made?

    Baugur Group has made 38 investments.

  • What has Baugur Group invested in?

    Baugur Group has made numerous investments in companies like HFL Realisations, Woolworth (51 Stores), and Metropol within the Department Stores, Buildings and Property, and Accessories industries.

  • What has Baugur Group invested in recently?

    Baugur Group's latest investment was on 15-May-2012 in HFL Realisations, a company within the Department Stores industry.

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