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Direct Line Ownership
Who owns Direct Line?
Direct Line is owned by CBRE Group. It was acquired on June 18, 2024.
Was Direct Line formerly PE-backed?
Yes. Direct Line was formerly owned by 2 private investors.
Direct Line Business Overview
Where is Direct Line headquartered?
Direct Line is headquartered in Fremont, California.
What sector is Direct Line in?
Direct Line is a communications company.
When was Direct Line founded?
Direct Line was founded in 1997.
Communications M&A Summary in 2024
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, communications ranked 23 in number of deals in 2024. The largest communications acquisition in 2024 was Frontier Communications Parent - which was acquired by Verizon Communications for $20.0B.
Join Mergr to view all 66 acquisitions of communications companies in 2024, including 8 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 58 by strategics.