Description
Permira is a British global investment firm specialised in buyout, growth equity and credit funds. Founded in 1985 as part of Schroders, it became independent in 1996. Operating as Permira since 2001, the company became one of the largest buyout specialists.
As of today, Permira advises funds with total committed capital of €77 billion, which have invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. The company employs over 470 people in 15 offices across Europe, North America and Asia.
Operations
Permira owns businesses in several countries worldwide. Permira Holdings Limited, which has its registered office in St Peter Port, Guernsey, is the holding company for the group. Operations are managed from the headquarters in London; it also has offices in major business and financial centres, including Frankfurt, for example.
Permira is organised as a partnership and is owned by most of its senior management. The group operates under the supervision of the executive board, which comprises Kurt Björklund (Managing Partner), three other partners and four non-executive directors.