Louisiana
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 131 private equity-backed portfolio companies headquartered in Louisiana.
- These companies collectively employ more than 14,800 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Louisiana.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $2.7 billion in Louisiana-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 6 private equity firms headquartered in Louisiana.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Lamm Food Service
- Headquarters: Lafayette, LA
- Lamm Food Service distributes food products to schools, hospitals, prisons and other institutions throughout Louisiana. The company also distributes food to many local and regional retailers, including restaurants and small grocery and convenience stores.
Southern Theatres
- Headquarters: New Orleans, LA
- Southern Theatres develops and operates multiplex, stadium-seating movie theatres in small and mid-sized markets across the southeastern U.S. The company operates eight theatres with a total of 114 screens.
PEGCC Member Presence in Louisiana
- PEGCC members sponsor 76 companies that have approximately 675 facilities in Louisiana.
- These facilities employ more than 25,700 workers within Louisiana.
- 19 PEGCC members have a presence in Louisiana through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC