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Thorn

Industrials·UK·Exited 2007·Held 9yr
Entry
1998
Hold
9yr
Exit
2007

Who owns Thorn?

Thorn was owned by Terra Firma through Terra Firma Capital Partners I (2002 vintage) from 1998 to 2007, exited via Trade Sale.

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Terra Firma
Investor
Terra Firma
Terra Firma Capital Partners I · 2002 · Buyout

Key facts

HQUK
SectorIndustrials
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
MOIC
–
Exit Year
2007

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