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Hilco Capital

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Private equity firm

Specialises in retail restructuring. Acquired Ernest Hillier Chocolates through its Australian arm, Re:Capital, in Feb 2014.

Company Ownership

Hilco Capital Ltd   UK     website   email      
  Hilco Global   
   owns 100% of Hilco Capital Ltd  
USA     website   email      

Financial services

Founded in Chicago in 1987 by Jeff Hecktman. 33% owned by investment bank Goldman Sachs and private equity company Cerberus.

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Company Details

Type Private company
Subsidiaries Re:Capital Australia Pty Ltd 

Investment company

Acquired Ernest Hillier Chocolates in Feb 2014.


  - Ernest Hillier (Operations) Pty Ltd 

Chocolate manufacturers

Established in 1914. Acquired by the Australian division of Hilco Capital in Feb 2014, ending almost 100 years of Australian ownership. Went into administration 11 months later.

Contact Details

Address London, United Kingdom
Email info@hilcouk.com
Website www.hilcouk.com

Products / Brands

Ernest Hillier
Hillier's Chocolate


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