Tronics
FranceWho owns Tronics?
Tronics is a French Industrials company, now owned by TDK, which acquired it in 2016 from Aster and SAFRAN Corporate Ventures.
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Key facts
- ·Fully exited in 2016 to TDK (EPCOS).
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 3 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Aster sold Tronics to TDK in 2016 after 5 years.
SAFRAN Corporate Ventures sold Tronics to TDK in 2016 after 1 year.
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Who owns Tronics?
Tronics is now owned by TDK, which acquired it in 2016 from Aster and SAFRAN Corporate Ventures.
When did TDK acquire Tronics?
TDK acquired Tronics in 2016, buying from Aster and SAFRAN Corporate Ventures.
Who did Tronics sell to?
Aster and SAFRAN Corporate Ventures sold Tronics to TDK in 2016 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Tronics over time?
Tronics has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Aster · via Aster Capital I · 2011–2016 · sold to TDK · (Trade Sale); SAFRAN Corporate Ventures · via Safran Ventures · 2015–2016 · sold to TDK · (Trade Sale).