Eutelsat
FranceWho owns Eutelsat?
Eutelsat is a French Telecom company, now owned by Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International, which acquired it in 2012 from Cinven.
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- ·Fully exited in 2012 to Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International (Europe).
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 5 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Star Capital SGR took Eutelsat public via IPO in 2007 after 4 years.
Cinven sold Eutelsat to Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International in 2012 after 5 years.
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Who owns Eutelsat?
Eutelsat is now owned by Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International, which acquired it in 2012 from Cinven.
When did Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International acquire Eutelsat?
Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International acquired Eutelsat in 2012, buying from Cinven.
Who did Eutelsat sell to?
Cinven sold Eutelsat to Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International in 2012 (Trade Sale). Star Capital SGR sold Eutelsat to Cinven in 2007 (IPO).
Who has owned Eutelsat over time?
Eutelsat has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Star Capital SGR · via Star Social Responsible Fund (SSRF) · 2003–2007 · sold to Cinven · (IPO); Cinven · via Cinven Fund IV · 2007–2012 · sold to Abertis Telecom S.A. and Lehman Brothers International · (Trade Sale).