Allegro
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Private equity firm
Independently owned Australian fund manager investing primarily in mid-market businesses within Australia and New Zealand. Acquired the master franchise licence for Pizza Hut Australia from its parent company, Yum! Brands in 2016. Acquired Steinhoff International's Australasian general merchandise division in 2019, including the Best & less, Harris Scarfe, Debenhams and Postie retail chains.
Allegro Funds Pty Ltd | AUS | website |
Company Assessment
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Company Details
Type | Private company |
Subsidiaries | Everest Ice Cream Australia Pty Ltd ![]() Ice cream manufacturer Established in 1958 and acquired by Sydney-based investments firm Allegro Funds for $30m in 2017. Best & Less Pty Ltd (32% owned) ![]() Clothing retailer Best & Less Group is made up of retail brands Best & Less and Postie (NZ). In December 2019, Allegro Funds acquired the businesses from Greenlit Brands. Listed on the ASX in July 2021, reducing Allegro's holdings to 43.5%. Pizza Pan Group Pty Ltd ![]() Pizza retailer There are about 270 Pizza Hut stores in Australia. In 2016 Allegro Funds acquired the master franchise licence for Pizza Hut Australia from its parent company, Yum! Brands. - Eagle Boys Dial-A-Pizza Australia Pty Ltd ![]() Pizza retail Founded in 1987, this company now operates more than 320 stores throughout Australia. Bought by private equity firm NBC Capital in 2007. Acquired Pizza Haven in 2008, to become Australia's second largest pizza chain. |
Contact Details
Address | Level 2, Plaza Building, 95 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia |
Phone | 02 8228 8700 |
enquiries@allegrofunds.com.au | |
Website | www.allegrofunds.com.au |
Products / Brands
Everest
Everest Ice Cream |
Best & Less (32% owned)
Best & Less Everyday Apparel Best & Less Clothing Stores |