Arco

Arco is Spain's largest producer and distributor of fine quality branded wines under the Rioja and Ribera Del Duero appellations.

Sector Consumer Location Madrid
Acquired 1999 Deal size £109m

Background

The company sells domestically and internationally and has a wide retail distribution network including its own subsidiary in the UK. In May 2006, we achieved a partial exit which allowed us to receive proceeds for c. 100% of the total investment cost.