Bookmark 06-11-2007

Coperion: New Owner

The British holding company Lyceum Capital Partners LLP, London/UK, has sold its 100-percent share in the Coperion Group to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, Frankfurt/Germany. The transaction is pending approval by the cartel office.

Lyceum Capital took over control of the Coperion Group in 2002, and expanded its share to 100% in early 2006. Supported by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and the funds it manages, Coperion will expand its service business in coming years. It will also continue to improve its business processes and take advantage of the market opportunities arising from strong demand for products, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.