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Brait

Johannesburg-rooted investment holding company with a long private equity heritage.

Private Equity FirmsSouth Africa

Key facts

Website
brait.com
Founded
1991
Pricing
Listed investment holding company; not a traditional closed-end fund fee structure
Country
South Africa
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About Brait

Brait PLC is a private equity firm managing a portfolio of major investments including Virgin Active, Premier, and New Look. The company focuses on building and growing these portfolio companies while providing regular NAV analysis and performance reporting to shareholders.

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Long-standing brand recognition in South Africa
  • Publicly listed, offering liquidity/transparency
  • Diversified holding company structure

Cons

  • Struggled with underperformance in past decade
  • Departed from classic PE fund model, less deal flexibility

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brait

What are Brait's main portfolio companies?

Brait's investments include Virgin Active, Premier, and New Look.

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