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William Hill

Consumer·UK·Exited 1999·Held 2yr
Entry
1997
Hold
2yr
Exit
1999

Who owns William Hill?

William Hill is a British Consumer company, currently owned by Cinven since 1999. It changed hands in 1999, when Terra Firma sold.

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Terra Firma
Most recent investor
Terra Firma
Terra Firma Capital Partners I · 2002 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below

Key facts

HQUK
SectorConsumer
Websitewilliams-hill.com

Ownership history

2 ownership periods

Active
Currently held by Cinven since 1999.
Terra Firma
Terra FirmaExited 1999
1997 · 1999(2yr) · Terra Firma Capital Partners I · 2002 · Buyout
Secondary · to Cinven and CVC

Terra Firma sold William Hill to Cinven and CVC in 1999 after 2 years.

Cinven
CinvenActive
1999 · present(27yr) · Cinven Other Investments

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Questions

Who owns William Hill?

William Hill is currently owned by Cinven, through Terra Firma Capital Partners I, since 1999.

When did Cinven acquire William Hill?

Cinven acquired William Hill in 1999.

Who did William Hill sell to?

Terra Firma sold William Hill to Cinven and CVC in 1999 (Secondary).

Who has owned William Hill over time?

William Hill has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Terra Firma · via Terra Firma Capital Partners I · 1997–1999 · sold to Cinven and CVC · (Secondary); Cinven · since 1999.

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