Permira Advisers Ltd. acquires Cognis GmbH

On September 12, 2001, Permira Advisers Ltd. acquired Cognis GmbH, a chemicals & rubber company in Germany.

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AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2001 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetCognis GmbH Buyer Permira Advisers Ltd. SectorChemicals & Rubber LocationGermany ValueMembers only

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Cognis GmbH

Germany

Chemicals & Rubbersector

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Buyer

Permira Advisers Ltd.

Private equity firm · 155 deals on record

3rd transaction in chemicals & rubber
9th transaction in Germany

155deals, all time

5in this sector

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Who acquired Cognis GmbH?Permira Advisers Ltd. acquired Cognis GmbH on September 12, 2001.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the chemicals & rubber sector in 2001.

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