Thorn
Entry
1998
Hold
9yr
Exit
2007
Who owns Thorn?
Thorn is a British Consumer company, now owned by Vision Capital, which acquired it in 2007 from Terra Firma.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Vision Capital
Exit Year
2007
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Questions
Who owns Thorn?
Thorn is now owned by Vision Capital, which acquired it in 2007 from Terra Firma.
When did Vision Capital acquire Thorn?
Vision Capital acquired Thorn in 2007, buying from Terra Firma.
Who did Thorn sell to?
Terra Firma sold Thorn to Vision Capital in 2007 (Trade Sale).
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