DRT
Who owns DRT?
DRT is a French Agriculture company, now owned by Firmenich, which acquired it in 2020 from Tikehau Capital and Ardian.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2020 to Firmenich.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 4 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Tikehau Capital sold DRT to Firmenich in 2020 after 6 years.
Ardian sold DRT to Firmenich in 2020 after 2 years.
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USQuestions
Who owns DRT?
DRT is now owned by Firmenich, which acquired it in 2020 from Tikehau Capital and Ardian.
When did Firmenich acquire DRT?
Firmenich acquired DRT in 2020, buying from Tikehau Capital and Ardian.
Who did DRT sell to?
Tikehau Capital and Ardian sold DRT to Firmenich in 2020 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned DRT over time?
DRT has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Tikehau Capital · via Tikehau Growth Partnerships · 2014–2020 · sold to Firmenich · (Trade Sale); Ardian · via Ardian Buyout Fund VII · 2018–2020 · sold to Firmenich · (Trade Sale).