L Catterton Acquires Significant Stake in AmaWaterways
May 1, 2024
L Catterton has agreed to acquire a significant (substantial) stake in luxury river cruise operator AmaWaterways from a consortium of investors led by Certares. Founders Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and the Murphy family will remain meaningful owners as L Catterton partners with management to support the company's continued growth, fleet and market expansion.
- Buyers
- L Catterton
- Targets
- AmaWaterways
- Sellers
- Certares, Consortium of investors led by Certares
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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