Information related to Walker Guidelines

Lion Capital LLP embraces the spirit of the Guidelines for Disclosure and Transparency in Private Equity as recommended by Sir David Walker (the "Guidelines") and has made a commitment to conform to the recommendations and principles outlined in the Guidelines. This includes promoting conformity with the Guidelines (where relevant) on the part of those companies acquired by its Funds.

Structure of Lion Capital LLP
Lion Capital LLP is an English limited liability partnership authorised by the Financial Services Authority. It currently manages two funds structured as English limited partnerships, known as Lion Capital Fund I and Lion Capital Fund II (the "Funds").

History and Investment Approach
Please refer to the History and Investment Strategy sections within this website. Please also see the Investments section of this website, which contains case study examples of investments made by the Funds. Lion Capital is a long-term investor and, as such, normally holds its investments in companies over several years.

Investments in UK-based Companies
The Funds currently hold investments in the following companies that are headquartered or have significant operations in the United Kingdom.

AS Adventure Group
Findus Group
Kettle Foods
La Senza
Wagamama
Weetabix

Leadership of Lion Capital
Lion Capital’s senior leadership consists of the nine Partners of Lion Capital LLP. Please refer to The Team section within this website for biographical information on each Lion Partner.

Conflicts of Interest
Lion Capital LLP has established mechanisms for managing potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the course of its business undertakings (including those of the Funds). These procedures include, but are not limited to, the establishment of internal guidelines that are monitored by the firm's Compliance Officer and external committees of third-party investors of the Funds for addressing certain potential conflicts related to investment activities.

Responsible Communications
Lion Capital LLP commits, in accordance with the Guidelines, to ensuring timely and effective communication with employees, either directly or through any relevant portfolio company, in particular at the time of a strategic initiative or transaction involving a relevant portfolio company, as soon as confidentiality constraints cease to be applicable. Lion Capital LLP commits to employ industry-established guidelines in the valuation of assets acquired by the Funds.

Lion Capital Investor Base
Over forty institutions have committed capital to the Lion Capital Funds, including some of the largest and most sophisticated institutional investors in the world.