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Stake Purchase · Business Services · September 1996

Willis Stein and Partners acquires a stake in The Petersen Companies, Inc

On September 1, 1996, Willis Stein and Partners acquired a stake in The Petersen Companies, Inc, a business services company in California, United States.

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AnnouncedSeptember 1, 1996 TypeStake Purchase TargetThe Petersen Companies, Inc Buyer Willis Stein and Partners SectorBusiness Services LocationCalifornia, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

The Petersen Companies, Inc
California, United States
Business Servicessector
-founded
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Buyer

Willis Stein and Partners
Private equity firm · 49 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in business services
  • 22nd transaction in United States
49deals, all time
7in this sector
2012latest

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired The Petersen Companies, Inc?Willis Stein and Partners acquired a stake in The Petersen Companies, Inc on September 1, 1996.

What type of deal was it?It was a stake purchase in the business services sector in 1996.

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