europe pan asian restaurant chain a leading private equity firm investing in europe online travel agency a leading private equity firm investing in europe leading plant hire business a leading private equity firm investing in europe leading uk dentistry chain a leading private equity firm investing in europe pioneering uk value retailer a leading private equity firm investing in europe specialist provider of healthcare services we invest in western european mid market companies duke street private equity has been investing in mature mid market west european businesses for over twenty years concentrating our investment strategy on four sectors consumer healthcare industrials & engineering and services . typically we invest in companies with an enterprise value of between 50m 250m . our strategy is based on our ability to identify unique opportunities and add value to each business we acquire . we aim to transform the prospects of the companies that we invest in . origination beyond the obvious we focus our efforts on transactions developed on an exclusive basis . we actively seek complex deals which other investors may avoid if we think they have underlying growth potential . value creation our mission is to accelerate the growth of the companies that we buy . we help our companies grow both organically and through acquisition . supportive structure we have developed a robust approach to building relationships between ourselves the ceos of our portfolio businesses and our operating partners . sector focus we believe sector knowledge is critical which is why we have dedicated teams focusing on our four core sectors . this alongside the deep industry experience of our operating partners has allowed us to create a proven track record of successfully building companies . consumer healthcare industrials & engineering services at duke street we have always adopted a flexible and innovative approach whether raising money or investing and then transforming our companies peter taylormanaging partner we invest in companies with strong brands serving consumers across multiple channels we have extensive experience in the consumer sector in restaurants with wagamama in the gaming sector through our investment in companies such as gala bingo sporting index and leisure link . in leisure we have invested successfully in both niche hotel operators and fitness and leisure businesses . two of our investments in particular sandpiperci and the original factory shop display our willingness to back retail management teams with ambitious growth plans even at a time when the sector as a whole was experiencing tough trading . we also have a wealth of experience of working with management teams in consumer branded products . at simple we backed an ambitious growth plan for the business to become the uk s leading skin care provider by volume overtaking companies such as nivea and l oreal in the process . see our portfolio for a more in depth analysis of these and further consumer investments . by funding each investment on a bespoke basis from our club of investors it ensures the maximum alignment of all parties james almondpartner duke street is a long term investor in the healthcare space making our first investment in 1997 since then we have deployed c. 700m in the sector backing great management teams to deliver transformational business plans . we believe the sector to be structurally attractive it is defensive and benefits from significant barriers to entry due to the complexity of the products and services involved . we also believe that it lends itself well to our investment strategy . europe is home to a large number of strong management teams and high value added businesses which deliver outstanding patient outcomes . such businesses typically offer multiple routes to value creation . even the most mature sub sectors remain fragmented and so there is significant potential for buy and build . please see our portfolio for a more in depth analysis of our past and present healthcare investments . we actively seek out businesses in need of operational change . we are passionate about improving the companies we invest in stuart mcminniesmanaging partner we cover a broad range of industrials sub sectors with a particular focus on aerospace & defence engineering manufacturing & security we look to invest in companies with differentiated product or process ip operating in attractive end markets with scope to affect operational transformation through inter alia a build up in specific niches technological changes or product geographic diversification . we back management teams with a clear strategic vision as well as a strong operational focus ; and our in depth understanding of the sector means we are well placed to work in partnership with such teams . our investments in this sector include deloro stellite the specialist engineering group and filtration solutions provider madison filter . see our portfolio for a more in depth analysis of these and further investments . our carefully targeted origination effort generally leads to transactions closed outside of competitive processes allowing informed interaction with our companies to drive constructive change programmes charlie troupmanaging partner we invest in services businesses with the potential for operational improvement and rapid growth the services sector encompasses a wide range of sub sectors each subject to its own dynamics but often with outsourcing as a key driver . we identify macro trends that will drive above average market growth and then back businesses providing value added skills and products to their customers in those markets . we are particularly attracted where there is the potential for operational improvement as well as organic growth . we partner with best in class management teams providing support capital and expertise where this is required and materially adds value . we have considerable experience in the sector complemented by a large network of industry contacts . investments we have made in this sector include ardent hire solutions a heavy equipment hire business payzone a consumer payments business and the specialist pensions group xafinity . see our portfolio for a more in depth analysis of these and further services investments . our portfolio grid view all consumerhealthcareindustrials & engineeringservices realised unrealised previous next our team grid view investment teamoperating partners all previous peter taylor managing partner phone linkedin charlie troup managing partner phone linkedin stuart mcminnies managing partner phone linkedin james almond partner phone linkedin jason lawford partner phone linkedin ben long partner phone linkedin paul adams investment director phone linkedin bill colvin operating partner linkedin miles cresswell turner special advisor linkedin crispin goldsmith investment director phone linkedin stuart hall finance director phone linkedin jonathan irwin investment executive phone linkedin paul lester cbe operating partner emmanuel logan moll investment director phone linkedin swarupa pathakji investment director phone linkedin andrew panayides general counsel phone linkedin thierry paternot operating partner linkedin doug quinn operating partner linkedin jamie supple investment executive phone linkedin david williams operating partner linkedin next latest news previous 12 sep 2016 the original factory shop off announces strong results and new chairman the original factory shop tofs the uk s national off price department store is pleased to announce its results for the year ended 31st march 2016 . the company achieved a 5.9 % increase in net turnover to 184.5 m 2015 174.3 m and a 6.3 % rise in pre exceptional ebitda to 15.1 m 2015 14.2 m amidst a significant ongoing capital investment programme and despite challenging market conditions . the original factory shop tofs the uk s national off price department store is pleased to announce its results for the year ended 31st march 2016 . the company achieved a 5.9 % increase in net turnover to 184.5 m 2015 174.3 m and a 6.3 % rise in pre exceptional ebitda to 15.1 m 2015 14.2 m amidst a significant ongoing capital investment programme and despite challenging market conditions . tofs performed well in all main categories with sales driven by the combination of off price and own brand ranges across both general merchandise and fashion footwear . particular areas of strength were in men s branded footwear 17.7 % living 9 % and beauty 7.3 % departments . commenting on the results tony page ceo of tofs said we re pleased to be reporting on the continued growth of the business alongside significant investment into tofs within what continues to be a challenging market . we believe that our success lays testament to the powerful customer proposition which we re delivering ; bringing well loved brands at discount prices to britain s communities . it s a very exciting time at the business as we progress with our growth strategy having implemented our largest ever store it systems upgrade made excellent headway with upgrading our store portfolio and brought on board a whole host of great new brands . tofs unique off price shopping experience and friendly customer service are aspects that we are particularly proud of as a company which is why we are investing in our colleagues to help them offer the best possible customer experience and why we have updated our visual identity to reflect these attributes . we believe that with these qualities along with our strategic growth plans we are well positioned in the face of sector uncertainties . commenting on the chairman transition tony page said in addition we would like to share our sincere thanks to david williams for his support and advice as chairman over what has been a transformational period for the company . with david s move to ned we are also delighted to welcome alistair mcgeorge as our new chairman . alistair brings a wealth of value retail experience from leading uk businesses including new look and matalan and we look forward to working with him as we continue to build on our proposition and bring tofs to more towns across the uk in the coming year . commenting on his appointment alistair mcgeorge said i have been following tofs progress with interest over the past few years and am delighted to be joining the company at this exciting time . tofs has a unique proposition in the uk retail market and i look forward to putting my experience in the sector to use as we work together to continue the company s growth . about the original factory shop established in 1969 the original factory shop is the uk s leading local off price department retailer with more than 210 stores operating in local markets and over 2 800 employees . it is one of the fastest growing retailers in the uk . majority owned by duke street since 2008 the original factory shop is a unique uk retailer that provides its customers often in smaller towns access to well known brands at heavily discounted prices . it has identified a further 400 uk locations in which it can expand . about alistair mcgeorge chairman the original factory shop alistair mcgeorge has more than 20 years experience of value retail experience gained in senior and leadership roles in some of the sector s largest businesses . alistair held financial commercial and chief executive roles at littlewoods from 1994 to 2005 . as chief executive of fashion and homeware group matalan from 2006 to 2010 he led the successful take private of the business and its eventual refinancing . alistair was both executive and non executive chairman of international fashion retailer new look from 2011 to 2014 . immediately prior to joining tofs he was managing director of big w a division of woolworths in australia . earlier in his career alistair a qualified chartered accountant spent 14 years in the profession with deloitte haskins & sells and coopers & lybrand . see more share on linkedin share 8 sep 2016 wagamama announces record q1 fy2017 financial results lfl sales now ahead of competition for 120 consecutive weeks ; 9.8 % for q1 fy17 ratings upgrades from both moody s and standard & poor s. restaurant group wagamama the company today announces its financial results for the first quarter