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Essex

Industrials·Sweden·Exited 2000·Held 2yr
Entry
1998
Hold
2yr
Exit
2000

Who owns Essex?

Essex is a Swedish Industrials company, now owned by Sanmina, which acquired it in 2000 from Nordic Capital.

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Nordic Capital
Investor
Nordic Capital
Nordic Capital (early funds) · 1991 · Buyout

Key facts

HQSweden
SectorIndustrials
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Sanmina Corporation
Exit Year
2000

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Questions

Who owns Essex?

Essex is now owned by Sanmina, which acquired it in 2000 from Nordic Capital.

When did Sanmina acquire Essex?

Sanmina acquired Essex in 2000, buying from Nordic Capital.

Who did Essex sell to?

Nordic Capital sold Essex to Sanmina in 2000 (Trade Sale).

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