Permira Advisers Ltd. acquires GFI Software

On January 1, 1997, Permira Advisers Ltd. acquired GFI Software, a software company in Malta.

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AnnouncedJanuary 1, 1997 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetGFI Software Buyer Permira Advisers Ltd. SectorSoftware LocationMalta ValueNot disclosed

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GFI Software

Malta

Softwaresector

-founded

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Permira Advisers Ltd.

Private equity firm · 155 deals on record

1st transaction in software
1st transaction in Malta

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired GFI Software?Permira Advisers Ltd. acquired GFI Software on January 1, 1997.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the software sector in 1997.

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