Marlin and Altor (via MW Investment B.V.) Take Meltwater Private
August 9, 2023
MW Investment B.V., an acquisition vehicle jointly controlled by Marlin Equity Partners and Altor Equity Partners, completed a take‑private acquisition of Meltwater on August 9, 2023. Shareholders were offered NOK 18.00 (cash, Offeror shares, or combination); Meltwater was delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange and will operate under majority ownership of Marlin and Altor to drive product investment, sales growth and strategic M&A.
- Buyers
- Marlin Equity Partners, Altor Equity Partners, MW Investment B.V.
- Targets
- Meltwater
- Sellers
- Meltwater shareholders
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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