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CVC

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UK
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Private equity firm

Founded in 1981 and today manages US$71 billion in funds throughout Europe, Asia and the US.

CVC Capital Partners Ltd   UK     website         

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
CVC Capital Partners Ltd
Social Gaming
This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Sisal.
Source: company website (2019)
Business Ethics CVC Foundation
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Source: company website (2014)
Business Ethics ESG and sustainability claims
This company has corporate responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website (2014)
Business Ethics UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
Source: UNPRI (2020)

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Company Details

Type Private company
Subsidiaries Deoleo SA (56% owned) 

Edible oil manufacturer

World's #1 olive oil producer, and Spain's 2nd largest listed food company. Its Carbonell brand is the best selling olive oil brand in the world. Bought the Bertolli olive-oil and vinegar business from Unilever in 2008. Previously known as SOS Group, it changed its name to Deoleo in 2011 after selling its rice division to focus on olive oil.


  - Deoleo Australia Pty Ltd 

Edible oil importers

Formerly known as Minerva Australia.

Contact Details

Address London, United Kingdom
Website www.cvc.com

Products / Brands

Deoleo (56% owned)
1866 Olive Oil
Carbonell Olive Oil

Deoleo Australia
Azalea Cooking Oil
Bertolli Olive Oil
Dante Olive Oil
Lupi Olive Oil
Lupi Vinegar
Minerva Olive Oil


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