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CLS Group

Aerospace & Defence·France·Exited 2020·Held 7yr
Entry
2013
Hold
7yr
Exit
2020

Who owns CLS Group?

CLS Group is a French Aerospace & Defence company, now owned by Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille, which acquired it in 2020 from Ardian.

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Ardian
Investor
Ardian
Ardian Expansion Fund III · 2013 · Growth

Key facts

HQFrance
SectorAerospace & Defence
Exit Type
Secondary
Buyer
Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille
Exit Year
2020

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Questions

Who owns CLS Group?

CLS Group is now owned by Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille, which acquired it in 2020 from Ardian.

When did Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille acquire CLS Group?

Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille acquired CLS Group in 2020, buying from Ardian.

Who did CLS Group sell to?

Ardian sold CLS Group to Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille in 2020 (Secondary).

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