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Stake sale · Completed · 3 Jan 2022

Leonardo acquisition of 25.1% of Hensoldt from KKR

Leonardo bought a 25.1% stake in German sensor maker Hensoldt from KKR.

Company
Hensoldt
Type
Stake sale
Status
Completed
Date
3 Jan 2022
Value
€606m
US$ equivalent
US$638m
Value basis
€606m cash for 25.1%
Region
Europe
Segment
Defence electronics

Parties

  • Leonardo buyer
  • Square Lux Holding II (KKR) seller

Key terms

Stake
25.1%
Price
€606m
Agreed
April 2021

Sources

  1. Shephard: Leonardo concludes acquisition of Hensoldt stake shephardmedia.com · Jan 2022
  2. Microwave Journal: Leonardo completes the acquisition of 25.1% in Hensoldt microwavejournal.com · Jan 2022

Record DEF-INV-2022-0001. Investments are kept apart from the financings register and never counted in debt totals.

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