Diam International
Who owns Diam International?
Diam International is a French Industrials company, currently owned by Ardian since 2018.
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Key facts
- ·Held by Ardian since 2018 (8Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 6 years.
- ·4 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
4 ownership periods · co-invest detected · 1 lender on file
Omnes Capital sold Diam International to Management, EMZ Partners and BNP Paribas Développement in 2019 after 7 years.
LBO France sold Diam International to Ardian in 2016 after 4 years.
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USQuestions
Who owns Diam International?
Diam International is currently owned by Ardian, through Ardian Buyout Fund VII, since 2018.
When did Ardian acquire Diam International?
Ardian acquired Diam International in 2018.
Who did Diam International sell to?
Socadif sold Diam International to Ardian in 2024 (Secondary). Omnes Capital sold Diam International to Management, EMZ Partners and BNP Paribas Développement in 2019 (MBO). LBO France sold Diam International to Ardian in 2016 (Secondary).
Who has owned Diam International over time?
Diam International has been through 5 private-equity ownership periods: Omnes Capital · via Omnes Co-Investment · 2012–2019 · sold to Management, EMZ Partners and BNP Paribas Développement · (MBO); LBO France · via LBO France Mid Cap · 2012–2016 · sold to Ardian · (Secondary); Socadif · via SOCADIF · 2018–2024 · sold to Ardian · (Secondary); Ardian · via Ardian Buyout Fund VII · 2018–2016; CIC Private Debt · via CIC Debt Fund 4 · 2024–2019.