January 2011

Portalspozywczy.pl published an article about our investment in Zielony Market

Our portfolio company, SPS Handel, has just opened its 41stZielony Market store in Kowale Oleckie in Poland’s Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. This is the first of a planned 15 store openings for this year.

The accelerated development of the network is the result of SPS Handel gaining a financial partner – Resource Partners. Under the agreement, Resource Partners will take over a minority stake for PLN60 million. The transaction will speed up investments, and the funds will be used for M&As.

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.