Liber
Who owns Liber?
Liber is a Swedish Education company, now owned by Wolters Kluwer, which acquired it in 1993 from IK Partners and Nordic Capital.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 1993 to Wolters Kluwer.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 3 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
IK Partners sold Liber to Wolters Kluwer in 1993 after 3 years.
Nordic Capital sold Liber to Wolters Kluwer in 1993 after 3 years.
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Questions
Who owns Liber?
Liber is now owned by Wolters Kluwer, which acquired it in 1993 from IK Partners and Nordic Capital.
When did Wolters Kluwer acquire Liber?
Wolters Kluwer acquired Liber in 1993, buying from IK Partners and Nordic Capital.
Who did Liber sell to?
IK Partners and Nordic Capital sold Liber to Wolters Kluwer in 1993 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Liber over time?
Liber has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: IK Partners · via IK 1989 · 1990–1993 · sold to Wolters Kluwer · (Trade Sale); Nordic Capital · via Nordic Capital (early funds) · 1990–1993 · sold to Wolters Kluwer · (Trade Sale).