STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 03, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- On 3 March 2004 EQT completed the divestment of Vaasan & Vaasan and its subsidiaries to Capvest.
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EQT is a group of private equity funds with equity commitments exceeding EUR 3 billion. EQT Partners, acting as investment advisor to all EQT funds, has offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Munich. EQT realises its business concept by acquiring and developing high-quality medium sized companies in Northern Europe. EQT serves as an active owner and works in close co-operation with the management of the companies it acquires, to develop and implement value-enhancing strategies.
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