BackWerk
Entry
2014
Hold
3yr
Exit
2017
Who owns BackWerk?
BackWerk is a German Consumer company, now owned by Valora, which acquired it in 2017 from EQT.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Valora
Exit Year
2017
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Questions
Who owns BackWerk?
BackWerk is now owned by Valora, which acquired it in 2017 from EQT.
When did Valora acquire BackWerk?
Valora acquired BackWerk in 2017, buying from EQT.
Who did BackWerk sell to?
EQT sold BackWerk to Valora in 2017 (Trade Sale).
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