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Metro

Consumer·Germany·Exited 2019·Held 53yr

Metro is a consumer company, headquartered in Germany.

Entry
1966
Hold
53yr
Exit
2019
Est. EV
–

Who owns Metro?

Metro was owned by Franz Haniel & Cie through Haniel Family Equity (1991 vintage) from 1966 to 2019, exited via Trade Sale.

Buyer identity available on Pro.

Hand-verified · updated 2026-07-02

Franz Haniel & Cie
Investor
Franz Haniel & Cie
Haniel Family Equity · 1991 · Evergreen

Key facts

HQGermany
SectorConsumer
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
MOIC
–
Exit Year
2019

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