Sonion
DenmarkWho owns Sonion?
Sonion is a Danish MedTech company, now owned by Novo A/S and Novo Holdings, which acquired it in 2014 from Altor Equity Partners.
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Key facts
- ·Held by Novo Holdings since 2014 (12Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 7 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods
Nordic Capital sold Sonion to Technitrol in 2008 after 8 years.
Altor Equity Partners sold Sonion to Novo A/S in 2014 after 5 years.
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Who owns Sonion?
Sonion is now owned by Novo A/S and Novo Holdings, which acquired it in 2014 from Altor Equity Partners.
When did Novo A/S and 1 other acquire Sonion?
Novo A/S and 1 other acquired Sonion in 2014, buying from Altor Equity Partners.
Who did Sonion sell to?
Altor Equity Partners sold Sonion to Novo A/S in 2014 (Secondary). Nordic Capital sold Sonion to Technitrol in 2008 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Sonion over time?
Sonion has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: Nordic Capital · via Nordic Capital (early funds) · 2000–2008 · sold to Technitrol · (Trade Sale); Altor Equity Partners · via Altor Fund III · 2009–2014 · sold to Novo A/S · (Secondary); Novo Holdings · via Novo Holdings Principal Investments · since 2014.