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CVC Capital Partners controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2015

    Meneba competition-law case

    The Dutch competition authority fined CVC and Bencis in connection with price-fixing conduct by their former portfolio company Meneba Beheer. Meneba itself received a substantially larger fine.

  2. 2012

    Formula One commercial criticism

    A Force India deputy team principal accused CVC of exploiting Formula One during its ownership period. The statement reflected a public dispute over the distribution and management of the sport's commercial revenues.

  3. 2006

    The AA asset-stripping criticism

    A British parliamentarian accused CVC and Permira of using debt secured against The AA's assets to fund a dividend. The AA disputed the accusation and said it was willing to engage in a reasoned discussion.