Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries - Ownership and Business Overview

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Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries Ownership

Who owns Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries?

Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries is owned by The Abraaj Group. It was acquired on September 1, 2007.

Is Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries PE-backed?

Yes. Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries is owned by private equity investor The Abraaj Group.

Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries Business Overview

Where is Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries headquartered?

Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal.

What sector is Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries in?

Compagnie Sahelienne d Industries is a retail company.

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Acquired by The Abraaj Group (Investor) on 2007-09-01

Compagnie Sahelienne d'Industries

10 av Faidherbe,
Dakar,
Senegal,
221 839 95 00
www.matforce.com

Matforce (the trading name of Compagnie Sahelienne D’industries) was incorporated as a limited liability company by Unilever Senegal in 1971. The former Managing Director and Chairman then bought the company from Unilever in 1989. Matforce has more than 30 years of experience in representation and dealerships of major brands in automobile, water and energy equipment, and offers after-sales services for these activities. The company represents well-known brands such as Hyundai, Cummins, Alfa Laval, Emerson and Airwell. Matforce is also involved in industrial power generation activities, providing power solutions to refineries, mining operations and telecom companies in Senegal and the sub-region.

Company Summary

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Investor History
2007-09-01
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

The Abraaj Group PE

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