Party City
Thomas H. Lee Partners loaded Party City with debt from a 2012 leveraged buyout, preventing critical technology investments needed to compete online. Filed its second Chapter 11 in December 2024 and liquidated all ~700 U.S. stores. All administrative staff laid off upon filing.
- FOUNDED
- 1986
- ACQUIRED
- Thomas H. Lee Partners, 2012
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1986
Party City founded
2012
Acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners
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