Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Aimbridge Hospitality from Lee Equity Partners and General Atlantic
January 7, 2019
Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in Aimbridge Hospitality from Lee Equity Partners and General Atlantic. Aimbridge’s senior management will remain in place with a meaningful equity stake as Advent supports the company’s continued growth and international expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Advent International
- Targets
- Aimbridge Hospitality
- Sellers
- Lee Equity Partners, General Atlantic
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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