Alain Afflelou is a leading franchisor in the European optical retail market with a network of nearly 1,100 optical retail stores in France and Spain and an ongoing presence in Belgium, Switzerland and Portugal.
| Sector | Consumer | Office | Paris |
| Acquired | 2006 | Deal size | €500m |
Bridgepoint was able to acquire a controlling stake in the
quoted optical retailer when its founder sought to plan his
succession and secure the future development of the group. The
firm was particularly attracted by Alain Afflelou's ability to
roll out the concept via greenfield start-ups and acquisition of
independent opticians and its impressive track record of successful
commercial and marketing innovations. Since acquisition
by Bridgepoint, it has successfully leveraged its market
leadership, generating impressive revenue growth and growing market
share. In April 2012 the company was sold to Lion Capital in
a transaction which saw Bridgepoint make a healthy return on its
investment.
To learn more about the company, visit www.alainafflelou.com
