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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Internet Software and Services · July 1998

BC Partners Ltd. and Montagu Private Equity LLP acquire Auto Trader Group Ltd.

On July 27, 1998, BC Partners Ltd. and Montagu Private Equity LLP acquired Auto Trader Group Ltd., an internet software and services company in United Kingdom.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedJuly 27, 1998 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetAuto Trader Group Ltd. Buyers BC Partners Ltd.
Montagu Private Equity LLP SectorInternet Software and Services LocationUnited Kingdom ValueMembers only

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Auto Trader Group Ltd.
United Kingdom
Internet Software and Servicessector
1987founded
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Buyers (2)

BC Partners Ltd. Lead
Private equity firm · 88 deals on record
Montagu Private Equity LLP Co-investor
Private equity firm · 117 deals on record
  • 1st transaction for the lead buyer in internet software and services
  • 6th transaction in United Kingdom
88deals, all time
4in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Auto Trader Group Ltd.?BC Partners Ltd. and Montagu Private Equity LLP acquired Auto Trader Group Ltd. on July 27, 1998.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the internet software and services sector in 1998.

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