During the past 30 years, Richmont has planned and executed more than 340 deals, in the U.S. and internationally. Represented in these transactions have been a wide scope of businesses, from retail to consumer goods to international trading to manufacturing to finance, to name a few. The Richmont team’s involvement has included strategic planning, investment, partnerships, equity positions, and direct management. We understand that every deal is unique. Using our own proprietary techniques, we determine how to have the most positive impact for stakeholders.
Over a 30-year period, Richmont’s investments delivered a 92% compounded internal rate of return and a 42.7 times multiple of cash returned, generating more than $36 billion of total value.
Among many others, our transactions have included:
Dirt Devil
Richmont was a significant equity holder and guided this well-known brand to major revenue increases and an eventual sale
Avon Products, Inc.
Richmont was a major equity holder in this global direct sales company and influenced a strategic re-set which ultimately led to significant growth.
Realpage, Inc.
a major provider of services to large residential rental properties, which recently conducted a highly successful initial public offering and has a market value in excess of $2 billion.
Rochon Premium Brands
A line of gourmet products hand selected by Mr. Rochon. Each product a “Gold Standard” in its category. For more information, please visit http://www.johnrochon.com
Jameson Bank
Mr. Rochon is a member of the board and an investor in this Schedule One Canadian bank.
Mary Kay
Global cosmetics company; Mr. Rochon was the author of its successful LBO; with Mr. Rochon as chairman, it expanded to 37 countries worldwide, became a leading Internet commerce engine and grew to become a multi-billion dollar direct sales business.
G4S Secure Solutions
Richmont became an owner when the company was primarily a producer of pepper spray and protective vests for law enforcement personnel; the company grew rapidly to become a multi-billion dollar, global defense and security company. It was successfully sold to British Aerospace.