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Dictum

Consumer·Germany·Exited 2006·Held 1yr
Entry
2005
Hold
1yr
Exit
2006

Who owns Dictum?

Dictum is a German Consumer company, formerly owned by Paragon Partners, exited in 2006 (exit via MBO). No current private equity owner is on file.

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Paragon Partners
Investor
Paragon Partners
Paragon I · 2004 · Buyout

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorConsumer
StatusAcquired
Websitewww.dictum.com
Exit Type
MBO
Buyer
Petra Steinberger and another shareholder
Exit Year
2006

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Questions

Who owns Dictum?

Dictum was formerly owned by Paragon Partners, exited in 2006. No current private equity owner is on file.

Who did Dictum sell to?

Paragon Partners sold Dictum to Petra Steinberger and another shareholder in 2006 (MBO).

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