- The Club Company up for sale by Epiris
- 17 locations with golf, fitness, dining
- Potential buyers include private equity, real estate funds
Epiris, which has controlled The Club Company since 2018, has recruited DC Advisory to identify a buyer for the portfolio of 17 venues.
The owner of one of Britain’s largest chain of country clubs has appointed bankers to handle the company’s sales.
The private equity group has chosen DC Advisory to conduct an auction of The Club Company, which could begin as soon as this year.
According to insiders in the buyout sector, informal discussions with prospective purchasers have already begun.
The Club Company operates from 17 locations around the United Kingdom, each featuring a championship-level golf course, health and fitness facilities, pubs, restaurants, and accommodations.
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It has almost 40,000 members, and most facilities are wholly owned on a long-term lease.
Larger private equity firms, real estate-focused funds, and established trade players will likely be interested in the business.
Epiris’ valuation goals remained unknown on Friday.
The firm purchased The Club Company in 2018 and expanded to four locations.
Its locations include Chesfield Downs in Hertfordshire, Castle Royle in Berkshire, and Chartham Park in West Sussex.
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