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%
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