December 2018

Closing the investment in SPS Handel

Resource Partners sold its shares in SPS Handel to the Polfood Group, who through the transaction became the sole owner of SPS.

SPS Handel owns a network of about 60 supermarkets operating in north-eastern Poland under the Prim brand. In addition, it runs a distribution center in Ostrołęka serving wholesalers and commercial networks as well as a cash & carry wholesale center. Polfood Group is also the owner of Melvit and Zakłady Mięsne Pekpol.

 

Buglo Play Sp z o.o. acquires Finnish company LeikkiSet Oy

Buglo Play Sp. z o.o., one of our portfolio companies, has acquired LeikkiSet Oy, a leading Finnish company specializing in playground equipment, outdoor fitness, and urban furniture. This marks another milestone for Buglo in its mission to become one of Europe’s top three playground equipment manufacturers.

RP invests in construction blocks manufacturer COBI

Resource Partners has acquired a 40% minority stake in COBI, a company renowned for its production of toy construction blocks. Founded over 35 years ago by Robert Podleś, COBI has gained international recognition for its extensive portfolio of historical construction blocks sets, attracting a large community of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. The company has also partnered with iconic brands such as Boeing, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Top Gun, Maserati, Fiat, Opel, Citroen and Northrop Grumman.