Oberthur Card Systems
Who owns Oberthur Card Systems?
Oberthur Card Systems is a French Telecom company, currently owned by Advent International since 2005. It changed hands in 2005, when EMZ Partners sold.
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Ownership history
2 ownership periods
EMZ Partners sold Oberthur Card Systems to Advent International in 2005 after 6 years.
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Who owns Oberthur Card Systems?
Oberthur Card Systems is currently owned by Advent International, through EMZ Legacy, since 2005.
When did Advent International acquire Oberthur Card Systems?
Advent International acquired Oberthur Card Systems in 2005.
Who did Oberthur Card Systems sell to?
EMZ Partners sold Oberthur Card Systems to Advent International in 2005 (Secondary).
Who has owned Oberthur Card Systems over time?
Oberthur Card Systems has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: EMZ Partners · via EMZ Legacy · 1999–2005 · sold to Advent International · (Secondary); Advent International · since 2005.