Gruppo Coin
Entry
2005
Hold
6yr
Exit
2011
Who owns Gruppo Coin?
Gruppo Coin is an Italian Consumer company, currently owned by BC Partners since 2011. It changed hands in 2011, when PAI Partners sold.
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PAI PartnersPAI Europe III · 2001 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
HQItaly
SectorConsumer
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Active
PAI PartnersExited 2011
2005 · 2011(6yr) · PAI Europe III · 2001 · Buyout
PAI Partners sold Gruppo Coin to BC Partners in 2011 after 6 years.
BC PartnersActive
2011 · present(15yr) · BC Partners Other Investments
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Questions
Who owns Gruppo Coin?
Gruppo Coin is currently owned by BC Partners, through PAI Europe III, since 2011.
When did BC Partners acquire Gruppo Coin?
BC Partners acquired Gruppo Coin in 2011.
Who did Gruppo Coin sell to?
PAI Partners sold Gruppo Coin to BC Partners in 2011 (Secondary).
Who has owned Gruppo Coin over time?
Gruppo Coin has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: PAI Partners · via PAI Europe III · 2005–2011 · sold to BC Partners · (Secondary); BC Partners · since 2011.
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