EQT IV’s strategic focus was medium-sized companies in Northern Europe in a variety of sectors – engineering, medical technology, telecom, automotive, branded consumer goods and business services. Investments were primarily based in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway and Sweden.
EQT IV made controlling equity and equity-related investments, primarily in connection with buyouts, buyins or corporate joint ventures. Portfolio investments comprised established businesses with strong market positions and evident competitive advantages, with a clear potential for future sales and earnings growth.
EQT IV was terminated in 2015.
Commitments by region
Commitments by type
Portfolio
Company | Sector | Country | Entry | Exit |
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BTX Group | Consumer goods | Denmark | May 2005 | Feb 2013 |
Gambro | Healthcare | Sweden | Jun 2006 | Sep 2013 |
ISS | Services | Denmark | May 2005 | Mar 2015 |
Sanitec | Consumer goods | Finland | Apr 2005 | Feb 2015 |
CaridianBCT | Healthcare | United States | Jun 2006 | Apr 2011 |
Tognum Group | Industrial Technology | Germany | Mar 2006 | Jun 2008 |
Kabel Baden-Württemberg | TMT | Germany | Dec 2006 | Dec 2011 |
SSP | Services | United Kingdom | Jun 2006 | May 2015 |