Frans Bonhomme
Who owns Frans Bonhomme?
Frans Bonhomme is a French Construction company, now owned by Wolseley, which acquired it in 2007 from EMZ Partners.
Apax Partners is still listed as an investor in Frans Bonhomme, status not confirmed after the 2007 sale.
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- ·Held by Apax Partners since 2003 (23Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 4 realized cycles: 3 years.
- ·5 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
5 ownership periods · co-invest detected
PAI Partners sold Frans Bonhomme to Apax Partners in 2003 after 3 years.
Cinven sold Frans Bonhomme to Apax Partners in 2003 after 3 years.
Astorg sold Frans Bonhomme to Apax Partners in 2003 after 3 years.
EMZ Partners sold Frans Bonhomme to Wolseley in 2007 after 2 years.
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Who owns Frans Bonhomme?
Frans Bonhomme is now owned by Wolseley, which acquired it in 2007 from EMZ Partners. Apax Partners is still listed as an investor in Frans Bonhomme, status not confirmed after the 2007 sale.
When did Wolseley acquire Frans Bonhomme?
Wolseley acquired Frans Bonhomme in 2007, buying from EMZ Partners.
Who did Frans Bonhomme sell to?
EMZ Partners sold Frans Bonhomme to Wolseley in 2007 (Trade Sale). PAI Partners, Astorg and Cinven sold Frans Bonhomme to Apax Partners in 2003 (Secondary).
Who has owned Frans Bonhomme over time?
Frans Bonhomme has been through 5 private-equity ownership periods: PAI Partners · via PAI LBO Fund · 2000–2003 · sold to Apax Partners · (Secondary); Astorg · via Astorg II · 2000–2003 · sold to Apax Partners · (Secondary); Cinven · via Cinven Fund III · 2000–2003 · sold to Apax Partners · (Secondary); Apax Partners · since 2003; EMZ Partners · via EMZ Legacy · 2005–2007 · sold to Wolseley · (Trade Sale).