Lowen Play
GermanyWho owns Lowen Play?
Lowen Play is a German Gaming company, now owned by Senior secured noteholders, which acquired it in 2022 from Ardian.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2022 to Senior secured noteholders.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 8 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Waterland Private Equity sold Lowen Play to AXA Private Equity in 2008 after 2 years.
Ardian sold Lowen Play to Senior secured noteholders in 2022 after 14 years.
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Who owns Lowen Play?
Lowen Play is now owned by Senior secured noteholders, which acquired it in 2022 from Ardian.
When did Senior secured noteholders acquire Lowen Play?
Senior secured noteholders acquired Lowen Play in 2022, buying from Ardian.
Who did Lowen Play sell to?
Ardian sold Lowen Play to Senior secured noteholders in 2022 (Trade Sale). Waterland Private Equity sold Lowen Play to AXA Private Equity in 2008 (Secondary).
Who has owned Lowen Play over time?
Lowen Play has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Waterland Private Equity · via Waterland Private Equity Fund III (WPEF III) · 2006–2008 · sold to AXA Private Equity · (Secondary); Ardian · via Ardian Buyout Fund IV · 2008–2022 · sold to Senior secured noteholders · (Trade Sale).