Theo Paphitis, controlling shareholder of La Senza, said, “La Senza is probably the most exciting and vibrant business I have been involved in. I am delighted that Lion Capital has shown such confidence in it and I am sure that this will result in exciting opportunities for everyone still involved with the business. In addition, by staying as a director and by retaining a minority shareholding in La Senza, I too am demonstrating my confidence in the future success of the company."
La Senza Corporation - The Group's principal activity is to operate retail chains offering women's lingerie and apparel. It offers lingerie and sleepwear under the banners La Senza, Silk and Satin and La Senza Express.
Lion Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on the consumer sector. Headquartered in London, the firm's principals have been investing private equity capital together since the early 1990s and have invested approx. €2.5 billion of equity in transactions totaling over €11 billion in value.