Gilde Equity Management Acquires Majority Stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT
September 24, 2024
Gilde Equity Management has re-acquired a majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT Mid Market Europe. Headquartered in Raalte, Netherlands, Dunlop is a global leader in high-performance safety boots with production sites in the Netherlands, Portugal and the US and over 400 employees; Gilde plans to support further product, digital and international growth.
- Buyers
- Gilde Equity Management
- Targets
- Dunlop Protective Footwear
- Sellers
- EQT Mid Market Europe (EQT)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Overijssel, Netherlands
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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