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Ernest Hillier

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USA
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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.

Company Ownership

Ernest Hillier (Operations) Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  Re:Capital Australia Pty Ltd   
   owns 100% of Ernest Hillier (Operations) Pty Ltd  
AUS     website   email      

Investment company

Acquired Ernest Hillier Chocolates in Feb 2014.

      Hilco Capital Ltd   
       owns 100% of Re:Capital Australia Pty Ltd  
UK     website   email      

Private equity firm

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

       »    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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Ernest Hillier (Operations) Pty Ltd
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Re:Capital Australia Pty Ltd
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Hilco Capital Ltd
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Hilco Global
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Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary
Employees 60 (2014)

Contact Details

Address 18 Hocking St, North Coburg, VIC, 3058, Australia
Phone 03 9355 8540
Email info@ernesthillier.com.au
Website www.ernesthillier.com.au

Products / Brands

Ernest Hillier
Hillier's Chocolate


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