Hilco UK

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Hilco announces new office in Madrid November 24th, 2011

Hilco has announced the appointment of Igor de la Sota to lead the company’s new Madrid office, opening in January 2012.

Paul McGowan, Chief Executive of Hilco UK commented: “Hilco recognises the strong potential for its restructuring and investment model in the Iberian region. The establishment of a presence in Madrid is a natural extension of our Group plans which have seen us augmenting our existing operations in the UK and Germany with the opening of new offices in Dublin, Ireland and Toronto, Canada during 2011.”

Hilco Ireland acquires A|Wear October 20th, 2011

Dublin-based fashion retailer A|Wear has completed the sale of its entire share capital to Hilco Ireland. A|Wear, which commenced trading in Ireland in the early 1960s, has 39 stores throughout Ireland and three in the UK, as well as substantial online and wholesale businesses.

Appointment of Larry Howard as Chief Executive of Hilco Capital Ireland Limited September 1st, 2011

Hilco is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Howard as Chief Executive of Hilco Capital Ireland Limited Larry was most recently Finance Director of Dunnes Stores, the major Irish retailer, and was previously FD Read more >>

Valco nominated for turnaround awards August 24th, 2011

Valco Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Hilco UK, has reached the final stage of the prestigious Insolvency & Rescue Awards for both the Burleigh and Park Precision turnarounds. The winner of the Business Rescue of the Year (Under £20m Turnover) category will be announced at the awards ceremony on 5 October 2011.

Hilco UK acquires HMV Canada July 21st, 2011

Hilco UK has acquired HMV Canada from the UK’s HMV Group plc. The transaction also includes the provision of a working capital facility to enable HMV’s Canadian management team to implement their turnaround plans. The Read more >>

Hilco completes Habitat restructuring July 21st, 2011

Hilco UK has completed a multi-stage restructuring of the worldwide Habitat business.

Denby to acquire Poole Pottery June 20th, 2011

Denby Pottery, owned by Valco Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Hilco UK Limited has agreed terms to acquire Poole Pottery, the world famous studio pottery and visitor centre based in Poole, Dorset.

The Prince’s Regeneration Trust acquires Burleigh’s Middleport Pottery June 14th, 2011

Burleigh, the 150 year old pottery company that was acquired in 2010 by Denby (the homewares group owned by Hilco UK’s private equity arm, Valco Capital Partners), has completed the sale of its historic premises to The Prince’s Regeneration Trust

Allied Carpets Agrees Sale March 16th, 2011

Allied Carpets has agreed the sale of its retail business to a private group of investors. The new board commented:
“We are pleased that we have managed to conclude the acquisition and believe there is significant scope to further grow our market share and develop the Allied brand whilst continuing to offer unparalleled customer service.”