Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the world's leading global buyout firms, with offices in 15 countries on four continents. A driving force in international private equity for more than two decades, Advent has built an unparalleled global platform of 140 investment professionals across Western and Central Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. The firm focuses on international buyouts, strategic restructuring opportunities and growth buyouts in five core sectors, working actively with management teams to drive revenue and earnings growth in portfolio companies.

Since inception, Advent has raised $24 billion (€18 billion) in private equity capital and, through its buyout programmes, has completed more than 250 transactions valued at over $40 billion (€27 billion) in 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.adventinternational.com