EQT agrees to sale of shares in Azelis Group NV
c. 44 million shares in Azelis agreed to be sold
Akita I S. à r. L., an entity indirectly controlled by an affiliate of the funds called EQT VIII ("EQT") is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive agreement to sell c. 44 million shares in Azelis Group NV (EBR:AZE) (the "Company") to JNE Partners, First Pacific Advisors, LP’s managed funds and accounts, and Temasek, all existing shareholders of the Company, and others.
Following the Sale, EQT will hold a c.10% ownership stake in the Company and the remaining stake is subject to customary lock-up terms for 90 days. The Sale is due to complete on Wednesday 12th November, 2025.
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EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 267 billion in total assets under management (EUR 139 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 September 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.
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About Azelis
Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider for the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry. The Company serves more than 63,000 customers who benefit from its application know-how, technical support and have access to a wide product portfolio from more than 2,800 specialty raw material producers. The company has more than 4.200 employees and is present in over 65 countries, with 70 application laboratories globally.
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