Carlyle Takes Control Stake in Brazil Retailer

Listed, Washington DC-based private equity firm the Carlyle Group will acquire a 60% stake in Tok&Stok, a Brazilian furniture retailer, for an undisclosed price. The company’s founders will retain a 40% stake. Carlyle used capital from its South America Buyout Fund, and another local fund, advised by the firm and Banco do Brasil.

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