Date of Investment: April 2007
Status: Unrealised
Type of Investment:Buyout

Steel-Line is a leading Australian supplier and manufacturer of garage doors and garage door openers. The business serves both the commercial and residential segments though a national network of retail branches. The business has built its success based on strong customer relationships and a focus on quality and service. Steel-Line head office is based in Brisbane where the business also manufactures and manages national distribution of its doors and door openers.

www.steel-line.com.au

Date of Investment: November 2007
Status: Unrealised
Type of Investment:MBO

The Australian Music Group is Australia’s leading musical instrument wholesaler and retailer based in Melbourne. MusicLink, the wholesale division, represents major international brands including Pearl drums, D’Addario strings, Korg keyboards and Selmer Paris saxophones.

Billy Hyde Music has 17 stores nationally covering the full range of musical instruments. The senior management team, including the founders who hold their pre-MBO roles, own a significant share of the business. Our investment strategy is to support the further expansion of the Group over time.

www.billyhyde.com.au