The French investment company Ardian SAS has attracted Morgan Stanley and Macquarie Group Ltd. to organize a potential sale of a stake in the German GBA Group for 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion). This is reported by foreign media.
Ardian, which has $180 billion in assets under management, is considering various options for the GBA, including asset sales that could begin in 2026.
In 2021, Ardian acquired a controlling stake in GBA together with the management of GBA and Quadriga Capital as part of its strategy to expand its core services business.
Ardian SAS is a French private investment company. Ardian offers a wide range of services, including fund management and private equity investments in the technology, consumer goods, telecommunications, transportation, aerospace and defense industries, energy and construction sectors. The headquarters is located in Paris (France) with offices in Europe, North America and Asia.
GBA Group is a German multinational company in the field of biomedical sciences. The company provides analytical and laboratory services to clients in various sectors, including the food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and building materials manufacturing. The headquarters is located in Hamburg (Germany) with offices in 9 countries.
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