Investment will transform the chain of independent shops to create the Nordic region’s leading integrated baby equipment retail chain
Copenhagen, 29 February 2008

AAC Capital Partners, one of Europe's leading private equity firms, and Polaris Private Equity, the leading Danish/Swedish mid-market private equity fund, have agreed to acquire a majority stake in BabySam, Denmark’s leading baby equipment retailer. Management will also be making a substantial reinvestment.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete by April 2008. Debt financing will be provided by HSH Nordbank.

Founded in 1976, Babysam is a chain of 31 independent stores with a combined revenue of approximately DKK 500 million (Euro 65 million). BabySam enjoys the largest market share in Denmark and its brand is widely recognised as a retailer with a high quality product range (including baby carriages, pushchairs, nursery, safety and feeding products and clothing).

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