Helly Hansen
NorwayEntry
2006
Hold
6yr
Exit
2012
Who owns Helly Hansen?
Helly Hansen is a Norwegian Consumer company, now owned by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which acquired it in 2012 from Altor Equity Partners.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Exit Year
2012
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Questions
Who owns Helly Hansen?
Helly Hansen is now owned by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which acquired it in 2012 from Altor Equity Partners.
When did Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan acquire Helly Hansen?
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan acquired Helly Hansen in 2012, buying from Altor Equity Partners.
Who did Helly Hansen sell to?
Altor Equity Partners sold Helly Hansen to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in 2012 (Trade Sale).
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