d&b audiotechnik
GermanyWho owns d&b audiotechnik?
d&b audiotechnik is a German Industrials company, now owned by Providence Equity Partners, which acquired it in 2023 from Ardian.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2023 to Providence Equity Partners.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 6 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Ardian sold d&b audiotechnik to Providence Equity Partners in 2023 after 7 years.
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Who owns d&b audiotechnik?
d&b audiotechnik is now owned by Providence Equity Partners, which acquired it in 2023 from Ardian.
When did Providence Equity Partners acquire d&b audiotechnik?
Providence Equity Partners acquired d&b audiotechnik in 2023, buying from Ardian.
Who did d&b audiotechnik sell to?
Ardian sold d&b audiotechnik to Providence Equity Partners in 2023 (Secondary). Cobepa sold d&b audiotechnik to Ardian in 2016 (Secondary).
Who has owned d&b audiotechnik over time?
d&b audiotechnik has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Cobepa · via Cobepa · 2011–2016 · sold to Ardian · (Secondary); Ardian · via Ardian Buyout Fund VII · 2016–2023 · sold to Providence Equity Partners · (Secondary).