Saeco
Who owns Saeco?
Saeco is an Italian Consumer company, now owned by Royal Philips Electronics, which acquired it in 2009 from PAI Partners.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2009 to Royal Philips Electronics.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 4 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
PAI Partners sold Saeco to Royal Philips Electronics in 2009 after 5 years.
EMZ Partners sold Saeco to PAI Partners in 2006 after 2 years.
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Who owns Saeco?
Saeco is now owned by Royal Philips Electronics, which acquired it in 2009 from PAI Partners.
When did Royal Philips Electronics acquire Saeco?
Royal Philips Electronics acquired Saeco in 2009, buying from PAI Partners.
Who did Saeco sell to?
PAI Partners sold Saeco to Royal Philips Electronics in 2009 (Trade Sale). EMZ Partners sold Saeco to PAI Partners in 2006 (Secondary).
Who has owned Saeco over time?
Saeco has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: PAI Partners · via PAI Europe III · 2004–2009 · sold to Royal Philips Electronics · (Trade Sale); EMZ Partners · via EMZ Legacy · 2004–2006 · sold to PAI Partners · (Secondary).