Endless (private equity)
British private equity firm
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Endless is a British private equity firm. It is headquartered at Ground Floor, 12 King Street, Leeds, with an office at 102 Park Street, London W1.[1][2]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private equity |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Ground Floor, 12 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL , England |
Key people | Garry Wilson (co founder and managing partner) Darren Forshaw (co founder and senior partner) |
| Website | http://www.endlessllp.com/ |
In 2017, Endless bought Jones Bootmaker, saving 840 jobs according to the BBC.[3] Endless has also invested in West Cornwall Pasty Company, Crown Paints,[4] and Theo Fennell.[5][6] In April 2006, the firm acquired GlynWebb, which it sold on four months later.[7][8] In March 2011, Endless acquired T. J. Hughes for an undisclosed sum.[9]
In July 2017, the firm bought the luggage company Antler Luggage from fellow private equity firm Lloyds Development Capital (LDC).[6] In July 2018, it announced that The Works, which it bought out of administration (rescued from insolvency) in May 2008 for around £17 million, would have an IPO, and a valuation of £100 million.[5]
In 2019, Endless acquired Victoria Plum.[10]
In November 2020, the company bought Hovis.[11][12] Endless agreed a sale of the firm in August 2025 to Associated British Foods for £75m, however it was expected to be brought before the Competition and Markets Authority.[13]