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KSL deal means Third Space can be bold in its strategy and ambitions Waggett tells HCM
08 Sep 2021 . BY Tom Walker
Waggett was speaking exclusively to HCM / Third Space
Colin Waggett has revealed that the recent deal, which saw KSL Capital Partners acquire a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space, had been in planning for two years.

Speaking exclusively to HCM in the current (8/2021) issue of the magazine, Waggett said the deal was not done in a hurry and is a strategic move which will result in 'substantial expansion'.

"We first started talking to KSL over two years ago, so this was not a rushed partnership," Waggett said.

"KSL has a vision statement which is 'to invest in the unforgettable to create the enduring'. I really like that. They’re a leisure-only investor and work primarily in the luxury segment.

"They really understand that customer experience is at the heart of businesses like ours.

"In short, they have relevant expertise, their values align with ours and they believe in what we’re doing.

"It’s also great that our long-term backer, Encore Capital, has remained invested. This reflects their confidence and belief in what we do.

"The deal gives us a partner with deep leisure experience and funding. Taken together this means we can be bold in our strategy and our ambition."

Launched in 2001, Third Space currently operates a portfolio of six clubs.

Confirmed new openings include a seventh site, set to open in late 2021, at the heart of Mayfair at Number One Curzon St.

• To read the full article and to learn more about Third Space's plans, click here for the 8/2021 issue of HCM.
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KSL deal means Third Space can be bold in its strategy and ambitions Waggett tells HCM
08 Sep 2021 . BY Tom Walker
Waggett was speaking exclusively to HCM / Third Space
Colin Waggett has revealed that the recent deal, which saw KSL Capital Partners acquire a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space, had been in planning for two years.

Speaking exclusively to HCM in the current (8/2021) issue of the magazine, Waggett said the deal was not done in a hurry and is a strategic move which will result in 'substantial expansion'.

"We first started talking to KSL over two years ago, so this was not a rushed partnership," Waggett said.

"KSL has a vision statement which is 'to invest in the unforgettable to create the enduring'. I really like that. They’re a leisure-only investor and work primarily in the luxury segment.

"They really understand that customer experience is at the heart of businesses like ours.

"In short, they have relevant expertise, their values align with ours and they believe in what we’re doing.

"It’s also great that our long-term backer, Encore Capital, has remained invested. This reflects their confidence and belief in what we do.

"The deal gives us a partner with deep leisure experience and funding. Taken together this means we can be bold in our strategy and our ambition."

Launched in 2001, Third Space currently operates a portfolio of six clubs.

Confirmed new openings include a seventh site, set to open in late 2021, at the heart of Mayfair at Number One Curzon St.

• To read the full article and to learn more about Third Space's plans, click here for the 8/2021 issue of HCM.
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We’re here to support gyms in their race towards Net Zero, says Energym
Energym’s flagship product, the RE:GEN Studio, is an indoor bike that captures the energy from workouts and converts it into clean, usable power.
Skillup targets the entire body with focus on upper body muscles
Technogym has released Skillup, an ergometer designed to target the entire body, with a focus on the muscle groups of the upper back, chest and arms, by simulating the actions of cross country skiing.
Leverage Squat Machine facilitates deeper squats says Skelcore
Skelcore, a Miami-based fitness equipment manufacturer, has announced its newest release: the Leverage Squat Machine.
Portable device from Hyperice delivers on-the-go muscle recovery
Hyperice recently introduced its newest product: the Normatec Lower Legs.
Klafs launches all-new Taras outdoor sauna
Klafs has introduced the Taras outdoor sauna to offer a blend of functionality and style.
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
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