Permira wins Provimi auction

UK-based buyout firm Permira has won the auction for CVC Capital Partners' and PAI Partners' 70% stake in French animal nutrition company Provimi.

Permira, advised by Credit Suisse, fought off trade rival Nutreco, which had failed to buy the company before. Nutreco is now being seen as a potential takeover candidate itself for Permira.

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