The Nuance Group
SwitzerlandEntry
2011
Hold
3yr
Exit
2014
Who owns The Nuance Group?
The Nuance Group is a Swiss Consumer company, now owned by Dufry, which acquired it in 2014 from PAI Partners.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Dufry
Exit Year
2014
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Questions
Who owns The Nuance Group?
The Nuance Group is now owned by Dufry, which acquired it in 2014 from PAI Partners.
When did Dufry acquire The Nuance Group?
Dufry acquired The Nuance Group in 2014, buying from PAI Partners.
Who did The Nuance Group sell to?
PAI Partners sold The Nuance Group to Dufry in 2014 (Trade Sale).
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