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Tradex

Industrials·Sweden·Exited 2006·Held 6yr
Entry
2000
Hold
6yr
Exit
2006

Who owns Tradex?

Tradex is a Swedish Industrials company, now owned by Brady, which acquired it in 2006 from EQT.

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EQT
Investor
EQT
EQT II · 1998 · Buyout

Key facts

HQSweden
SectorIndustrials
StatusAcquired
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Brady Corporation
Exit Year
2006

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Questions

Who owns Tradex?

Tradex is now owned by Brady, which acquired it in 2006 from EQT.

When did Brady acquire Tradex?

Brady acquired Tradex in 2006, buying from EQT.

Who did Tradex sell to?

EQT sold Tradex to Brady in 2006 (Trade Sale).

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