EQT III'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.
EQT III made controlling equity and equity-related investments, primarily in connection with buyouts, buyins, corporate joint ventures or similar investment opportunities. Investments were made in entities with an established businesses, strong market positions and evident competitive advantages, with a clear potential for future sales and earnings growth.
EQT III was terminated in 2015.
Commitments by region
Commitments by type
Portfolio
| Company | Sector | Country | Entry | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss Vision | Consumer goods | Germany |
Mar 2005 |
May 2013 |
| Aleris | Healthcare | Sweden |
Mar 2005 |
Aug 2010 |
| Com Hem | TMT | Sweden |
Jun 2003 |
Jan 2006 |
| Dometic International | Industrial Technology | Sweden |
Jul 2001 |
Jun 2005 |
| Finn-Power | Industrial Technology | Finland |
May 2002 |
Feb 2008 |
| Leybold Optics | Industrial Technology | Germany |
Dec 2001 |
May 2012 |
| Plantasjen | Consumer goods | Norway |
Oct 2001 |
Jan 2007 |
| Sirona | Healthcare | Germany |
Nov 2003 |
Jul 2005 |
| Symrise | Consumer goods | Germany |
Sep 2001 |
May 2007 |
| VTI Technologies | Industrial Technology | Finland |
Jun 2002 |
Jan 2012 |
| ISS | Services | Denmark |
May 2005 |
Mar 2015 |
| Duni | Industrial Technology | Sweden |
Sep 2001 |
Aug 2008 |