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CWS Group

Business Services·Germany·Active·9yr hold
Entry
2017
Hold
9yr
Status
Active

Who owns CWS Group?

CWS Group is a German Business Services company, currently owned by Franz Haniel & Cie since 2017.

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Franz Haniel & Cie
Investor
Franz Haniel & Cie
Haniel Family Equity · 1991 · Evergreen

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorBusiness Services
StatusActive

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Questions

Who owns CWS Group?

CWS Group is currently owned by Franz Haniel & Cie, through Haniel Family Equity, since 2017.

When did Franz Haniel & Cie acquire CWS Group?

Franz Haniel & Cie acquired CWS Group in 2017.

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