Lowendal
FranceWho owns Lowendal?
Lowendal is a French Business Services company, formerly owned by Ardian and Astorg, exited in 2013 (exit via MBO). No current private equity owner is on file.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2013 to Management and BNP Paribas Développement.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 6 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Astorg sold Lowendal to AXA Private Equity in 2004 after 3 years.
Ardian sold Lowendal Group to Management and BNP Paribas Développement in 2013 after 9 years.
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Questions
Who owns Lowendal?
Lowendal was formerly owned by Ardian and Astorg, exited in 2013. No current private equity owner is on file.
Who did Lowendal sell to?
Ardian sold Lowendal to Management and BNP Paribas Développement in 2013 (MBO). Astorg sold Lowendal to AXA Private Equity in 2004 (Secondary).
Who has owned Lowendal over time?
Lowendal has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Astorg · via Astorg II · 2001–2004 · sold to AXA Private Equity · (Secondary); Ardian · via Ardian Expansion Fund I · 2004–2013 · sold to Management and BNP Paribas Développement · (MBO).