The Limited
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactSun Capital extracted $42M dividend via borrowed money, making 1.8x return while the company died. All 250 stores closed. Sued for fraudulent transfer.
Ownership Information
The Limited is owned by Sun Capital Partners. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
The Limited founded
Acquired by Sun Capital Partners for $50 million equity
Sun Capital extracted $42M dividend while The Limited died
Sun Capital made 1.8x return on its $50M investment through extracted dividends alone, then wrote equity to zero. All 250 stores closed. Bankruptcy trustee sued for $42M fraudulent transfer.
Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Store count
Reported 2017
Before PE
250 stores
After PE
0
↓ 100%
Tracked Locations
CA (1)
San Diego
5484 Main St
San Diego, CA 92101
555-912-6829
FL (1)
Miami
9282 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-521-9144
IL (2)
Chicago
8635 Main St
Chicago, IL 60601
555-377-1852
Chicago
8446 Main St
Chicago, IL 60601
555-796-4455
TX (2)
Dallas
1719 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
555-682-5797
San Antonio
66 Main St
San Antonio, TX 78201
555-155-3014