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WL Ross & Co.

New York, New York, United States

Ownership: Private
Employees: ~50
Development stage: Other

Overview

WL Ross & Co. is a private equity firm specializing in middle-market buyouts, restructurings, and turnaround investments in distressed companies. Founded in 2000 by Wilbur Ross, the firm gained prominence for its strategic interventions in heavy industries such as steel, coal, and textiles. While primarily a generalist industrial investor, the firm has a significant history of involvement in the healthcare and life sciences sectors through the acquisition of distressed pharmaceutical assets and medical device manufacturers. Notable activities include providing debtor-in-possession financing for Aralez Pharmaceuticals and holding stakes in companies like Claris Lifesciences and Nipro Corporation. Since 2006, the firm has operated as a specialized investment division within Invesco Ltd.

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