Materis
FranceWho owns Materis?
Materis is a French Construction company, now owned by DuluxGroup, which acquired it in 2022 from Wendel.
LBO France is still listed as an investor in Materis, status not confirmed after the 2022 sale.
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- ·Held by LBO France since 2006 (20Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 7 years.
- ·4 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
4 ownership periods · co-invest detected
EMZ Partners sold Materis to Wendel in 2006 after 3 years.
Advent International sold Materis to LBO France in 2006 after 3 years.
Wendel sold Materis to DuluxGroup in 2022 after 16 years.
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Questions
Who owns Materis?
Materis is now owned by DuluxGroup, which acquired it in 2022 from Wendel. LBO France is still listed as an investor in Materis, status not confirmed after the 2022 sale.
When did DuluxGroup acquire Materis?
DuluxGroup acquired Materis in 2022, buying from Wendel.
Who did Materis sell to?
Wendel sold Materis to DuluxGroup in 2022 (Trade Sale). EMZ Partners sold Materis to Wendel in 2006 (Secondary). Advent International sold Materis to LBO France in 2006 (Secondary).
Who has owned Materis over time?
Materis has been through 4 private-equity ownership periods: EMZ Partners · via EMZ Legacy · 2003–2006 · sold to Wendel · (Secondary); Advent International · via Latin American Private Equity Fund VII · 2003–2006 · sold to LBO France · (Secondary); Wendel · via Wendel SE · 2006–2022 · sold to DuluxGroup · (Trade Sale); LBO France · since 2006.