Permira, the UK based global investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in Acuity Knowledge Partners Limited, the UK based research and analytics provider, from Equistone Partners Europe, the UK based private equity firm. Equistone will reinvest in Acuity as a minority shareholder and Acuity’s management team also remains significantly invested in the business.
Target – Acuity Knowledge Partners (uk) limited
Buyer – Permira Advisers Holdings limited
Buyer – Equistone Partners Europe limited
Seller – Equistone Partners Europe limited