CVC Becomes Majority Shareholder in World of Talents
April 18, 2024
CVC has agreed to invest in World of Talents and will become the company’s majority shareholder. Baltisse is selling its majority stake while reinvesting a significant portion; World of Talents’ management remains on board and CVC will support the group’s growth, capability diversification and international expansion.
- Buyers
- CVC
- Targets
- World of Talents
- Sellers
- Baltisse
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Belgium
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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