Hannes Snellman is consistently ranked as one of the top M&A advisers in the Nordic region. We provide advice and support on all types of transactions, including acquisitions; divestments; joint ventures; group restructurings and venture investments. In addition, we are preeminent in the area of private equity transactions and fund formation. We work closely with our specialists in banking and finance, competition law, real estate, environmental law, employment law, intellectual property law, IT law, and litigation to provide the Firm’s clients with a seamless service.
References
Counsel to Teser Group AB, a portfolio company of SEB Private Equity, in the acquisition of Godsmak Sweden AB.
Parties
SpectrumOne AB
Transaction
Counsel to SpectrumOne AB on divestments of shares in Eniro Group AB to Azerion Group N.V.
Deal Value
SEK 171 million
Role
Counsel to SpectrumOne AB
Counsel to Petroswede AB in the Sale of Svenska Petroleum Exploration Aktiebolag , an exploration and production company based in Sweden with assets such as an offshore block in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa to Vaalco Energy (Holdings), LLC.
Parties
MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth), LAC Conveyors & Automation, Holloway Control Systems.
Transaction
MotionTech’s (backed by Systematic Growth) Acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth)
Parties: Charles River Laboratories, Inc. and Scanbur AB / Scanbur AS
Transaction: Counsel to Charles River Laboratories it its acquisition of Scanbur’s RMS business
Deal value: Value not public
Role: Counsel to Charles River Laboratories
Acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its investment in the health care company Safe Life
Acted as counsel to Atria in the acquisition of the Swedish convenience food business Gooh.
Acted as counsel to ETS, in its purchase of PSI Services, a leading provider of assessment solutions for the licensing and certification markets.
Counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of AB Storå Rör, a company specialised in installations and service of heat pumps.
Parties:
Lagercrantz Group (buyer), Nordic Road Safety (target)
Transaction:
Lagercrantz Group's acquisition of 85% of the shares in Nordic Road Safety AB (NRS).
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Lagercrantz Group in the Acquisition of Nordic Road Safety
Counsel to Aspia’s management team and partners in connection with the sale of Aspia from IK Partners’ IK VIII Fund to Vitruvian Partners, and the related management team and partner reinvestment alongside Vitruvian.
Counsel to ASICS CORPORATION, in its sale of Haglöfs AB, a well known Sweden based outdoor goods provider with products sold in 28 countries, to the global private equity firm Lionrock Capital Limited.
Counsel to Omya in its Divestment of Björka Mineral AB, 2023
Counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene.
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Oddschecker, a prominent player in the sports betting industry, in the acquisition of Italian sports betting brand SuperScommesse from Catena Media.
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to the founders in their divestment of Vourity, a cloud-based platform for unattended payments (for example payments for electric vehicle charging) and other unattended sales and access control solutions, to ABB E-mobility, a global leader in electric vehicle charging solutions.
Acted as counsel to Equip Capital backed River Group, a leading North European aftermarket service, project and product provider of water and wastewater pumps, in its acquisition of El-Lindningar i Eskilstuna Aktiebolag.
Parties:
Svea Solar, Sakofall Energi
Transaction:
Counsel to Svea Solar in the acquisition of two ready-to-build solar parks from Sakofall Energi
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Svea Solar
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Oriola Oyj (“Oriola”) in the sale of Svensk dos AB to Apotekstjänst Sverige AB. The agreed sale price in cash is SEK 110 million, and Oriola will through the transaction exit the dose dispensing business in Sweden.
Parties:
Icopal Entreprenad AB, Takrekond i Småland AB and Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ)
Transaction:
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) and Takrekond Småland AB in the acquisition of Icopal Entreprenad AB’s business in Helsingborg
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) and Takrekond Småland AB
Parties:
KLAR Partners, Sandbäckens, Storskogen Group AB
Transaction:
KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens has acquired EVIAB Gruppen AB, Växjö Elmontage AB, and El & Projektering Vetlanda AB, controlled by Storskogen Group AB.
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to KLAR / Sandbäckens
Parties:
Masco Corporation (Buyer), Nordic Mezzanine and other Sauna360 Group Oy’s shareholders (Sellers), Sauna360 Group Oy (Target)
Transaction:
Acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Swedish Counsel to Masco Corporation
Parties:
Magnet Forensics, backed by Thoma Bravo, Griffeye, Safer Society Group.
Transaction:
Counsel to Magnet Forensics, backed by Thoma Bravo, in the acquisition of Griffeye from Safer Society Group.
Deal value:
Value not public.
Role:
Counsel to Magnet Forensics, backed by Thoma Bravo.
Parties:
SEB Private Equity, VaccinDirekt.
Transaction:
Counsel to SEB Private Equity in Its Divestment of VaccinDirekt
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to SEB Private Equity.
Parties:
Catena Media (seller), Moneta Communications (buyer)
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman counsel to Moneta Communications Ltd in its acquisition of UK and Australian online sports betting brands from Catena Media plc
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Blåsjön Kraft AB in the sale of Blåsjön Nät AB, a Swedish electricity distribution system operator, for approximately GBP 7 million to Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) [LON:DORE], a closed-end investment trust with a portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets in the UK and Northern Europe.
Deal value:
GBP 7 million
Role:
Counsel to Blåsjön Kraft AB
Parties:
Tokmanni (Buyer), Dollarstore (Target)
Transaction:
Counsel to Tokmanni in its acquisition of the Swedish discount retail chain Dollarstore
Deal value:
SEK 2,028.0 million
Role:
Counsel to Tokmanni
Parties:
Silo AI (Buyer), Combient Mix (Target)
Transaction:
Counsel to Altor backed Silo AI, one of Europe’s largest private AI labs, in the acquisition of Combient Mix.
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Silo AI
Parties:
Copperstone Resources AB (publ)
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman Counsel to Copperstone Resources AB (publ) on its SEK 266 million directed issue of new shares
Deal value:
SEK 266 million
Role:
Counsel to Copperstone Resources AB (publ)
Parties:
Responda Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners, H1 Communication
Transaction:
Counsel to Responda Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of H1 Communication
Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Responda Group
Parties:
Intersections, LLC, OVPN Integritet AB
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman acted, together with Buhler, Duggal & Henry LLP, as Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC (part of the Pango Group) in the acquisition of OVPN Integritet AB from Foliehatt AB and Rehn Studios AB
Value:
Value not public
Role:
Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC (part of the Pango Group)
Parties:
Mecenat Aktiebolag (buyer), PFG Media AB (target)
Transaction:
Counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of PFG Media AB
Deal value:
Value not published
Role:
Counsel to IK and Mecenat Aktiebolag
Parties:
Paligo, GRO Capital A/S, and Alfvén & Didrikson
Transaction:
Paligo is to receive USD 29 million in new funding from GRO and existing investor Alfven & Didrikson.
Deal value:
USD 29 million
Role:
Counsel to Alfvén & Didrikson
Parties:
Digital Bros S.p.A, Starbreeze AB (publ)
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman Counsel to Digital Bros S.p.A in connection to rights issue in Starbreeze AB (publ)
Value:
SEK 365 million
Role:
Counsel to Digital Bros S.p.A
Parties:
Marshall Family, Zound Industries International AB
Transaction:
Zound Industries International AB has agreed to acquire Marshall Amplification
Value:
Value not public
Role:
Swedish counsel to the Marshall Family
Parties:
Equip Capital (bidder), Remagruppen (target)
Transaction:
Equip Capital acquired Remagruppen
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Equip Capital
Parties:
Equip Capital (bidder), Remagruppen (target)
Transaction:
Equip Capital acquired Remagruppen
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Equip Capital
Parties:
Equip Capital, Lakers Group AB, Vestum AB
Transaction:
Equip Capital has acquired a portfolio of companies from Lakers Group by Vestum AB
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Equip
Parties:
DYNAmore and Ansys, Inc.
Transaction:
Swedish counsel to Ansys in its acquisition of Automotive Simulation Channel Partner DYNAmore
Deal:
Value not public
Role:
Swedish counsel to Ansys, Inc.
Parties:
Equip Capital, Stenbolaget Sverige AB
Transaction:
Equip Capital’s investment in Stenbolaget
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Equip Capital
Parties:
Suitespot AB (Target), Staria Oyj (Bidder)
Transaction:
Staria acquires Suitespot
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Staria Oyj
Parties:
Riverside Company, Monias Torkduk AB
Transaction:
Vita Verita acquired by Riverside Company
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Riverside Company
Parties:
Rebellion, Vihtan Oy
Transaction:
The acquisition of Vihtan Oy, a leading manufacturer of shower screens and glass doors, marked Rebellion’s establishment in Finland.
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Rebellion
Parties:
Novedo, Helsingborgs Byggplåt, Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne
Transaction:
Novedo acquires the roofing specialist Helsingborgs Byggplåt and its subsidiary Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne
Deal value:
Not public
Role:
Counsel to Novedo
Parties:
IK Small Cap III Fund, Responda Group
Transaction:
IK Small Cap III Fund’s investment in Responda Group
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to IK Partners
Parties:
MediaMarkt Sweden, Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH, Power International AS
Transaction:
Northern European electronics retailer Power acquired 100 per cent of the shares in MediaMarkt Sweden.
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Power Sweden International AS
Parties
Aneo, Marguerite Infrastructure
Transaction
Aneo has acquired of two wind farms in Sweden
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Aneo
Parties
Vendre AB (Target), Main Capital Partners, Optimizers
Transaction
Optimizers (Main Capital Partners) acquires Vendre
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vendre AB
Parties
Nordic Metal Holdings (Buyer), Alumeco Group (Target)
Transaction
Hannes Snellman advised Nordic Metal Holdings in its acquisition of Alumeco Group, a metal wholesaler primarily within aluminum.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Nordic Metal Holdings
Parties
KLAR Partners, Nimlas Group, Konstel
Transaction
Nimlas Group, a leading Nordic technical installation services platform, has acquired Konstel, a leading electrical installation company in Norway
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KLAR Partners / Nimlas Group
Parties
Thoma Bravo, VisualCron
Transaction
SMA Technologies, a provider of automation solutions for financial services, has acquired VisualCron, a Swedish automation, integration and task scheduling tool for Windows environments.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Thoma Bravo
Parties:
Puzzel AS (Buyer), S2 Communications AB (Target), Marlin Equity Partners
Transaction:
Counsel to Marlin Equity Partners and its Portfolio Company Puzzel AS in the acquisition of S2 Communications AB
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Marlin Equity Partners
Parties:
Sitowise Group Oyj, Convia Ingenjörsbyrå AB, Convia Infrastructure AB
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Sitowise Group Oyj in the acquisition of Convia Ingenjörsbyrå AB and Convia Infrastructure AB.
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Sitowise Group Oyj
Parties:
Cargotec Corporation, Konecranes Plc
Transaction:
The announced, but subsequently abandoned, merger of Cargotec and Konecranes in 2021-2022
Deal value:
Approx. EUR 2.7 billion
Role:
Counsel to Konecranes Plc
Parties
Bare Collective (buyer), Leander (Target)
Transaction
Counsel to Bare Collective in its acquisition of Leander
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Bare Collective
Parties:
Transdev Sverige AB (Seller), RP Charter AB (Target), Västanhede Holding AB (Buyer)
Transaction
Counsel to Transdev Sverige AB in the divestment of RP Charter AB to Västanhede Holding AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Transdev Sverige AB
Parties
Sylvamo Corporation (Buyer), Stora Enso (Seller), Nymölla paper AB (Target)
Transaction
Acted as counsel to Sylvamo Corporation, a global paper company with mills in Europe, Latin America, and North America, in the acquisition of Stora Enso Nymölla Paper AB, which is operating an uncoated freesheet paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden.
Deal value
Approximately EUR 150 million
Role
Counsel to Sylvamo Corporation
Parties
Schaeffler (bidder), H2 Green Steel (target)
Transaction
Schaeffler, a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors and one of the world’s largest family companies, investment in the Swedish green impact company H2 Green Steel.
Deal Value
H2 Green Steel raises EUR 190m in series B round
Role
Counsel to Schaeffler
Parties
Sandbäckens (buyer), LH Ventteknik AB (target)
Transaction
Sandbäckens in its acquisition of LH Ventteknik AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Sandbäckens
Parties
Norgesdekk AS (buyers), Valla Dackverkstad (target)
Transaction
Valla Dackverkstad 67% stake to be acquired by Norgesdekk
Deal Value
SEK 80 660 000
Role
Acted as Swedish counsel to Norgesdekk AS
Parties
MedCap (Seller), Vitamin D (Target), Pharmaprim AB (Buyer)
Transaction
MedCap, who has through its subsidiary Unimedic Pharma AB, divested its rights to the product Vitamin D to Pharmaprim AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to MedCap
Parties
VASS Group (buyer), Zington AB (target)
Transaction
Counsel to VASS Group in the acquisition of Zington
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to VASS Group
Parties:
PCP, Kry International AB
Transaction:
Counsel to PCP in their ESG-linked Debt Financing to Kry International AB
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to PCP
Parties:
Thomas H. Lee Partners, inriver AB
Transaction:
Counsel to Thomas H. Lee Partners in its investment in inriver AB
Deal Value:
Not public
Role:
Counsel to Thomas H. Lee Partners
Parties:
Vitec Software Group AB, ABS Laundry Business Solutions
Transaction:
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB on its acquisition of ABS Laundry Business Solutions
Deal Value:
EUR 80 million
Role:
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB
Parties:
Novedo, Nordsign AB, ProvideU, Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås
Transaction:
Counsel to Novedo in the acquisition of Nordsign AB, and its portfolio company ProvideU in the acquisition of Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås
Deal Value:
Not public
Role:
Counsel to Novedo and ProvideU
Parties:
Xindao, Vinga Sweden
Transaction:
Counsel to Xindao in Its Acquisition of Vinga Sweden
Deal Value:
Not public
Role:
Counsel to Xindao
Parties
Gores Guggenheim, Inc., The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, and Polestar.
Transaction
Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its closing of business combination with Polestar
Deal value
The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar.
Role
Legal advisor to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Parties:
Soltech Energy Sweden AB, Sud Energies Renovables S.L
Transaction:
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden in the acquisition of Sud Energies Renovables S.L
Deal Value:
179 MSEK
Role:
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB
Parties:
The Kingdom of Sweden, Orio AB, Hedin Mobility Group AB
Transaction:
Counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Orio AB to Hedin Mobility AB
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden
Parties:
Equip Capital, Vendis Capital, Mountain Village
Transaction:
Equip Capital's and Vendis Capital's investment for the of majority of shares in Mountain Village, a leading European producer and group of disc golf brands to create the House of Discs
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Equip Capital and Vendis Capital
Parties:
KLAR Partners, Oleter Group, Swoosh
Transaction:
Counsel to KLAR Partners backed Oleter Group in the merger between its underground infrastructure maintenance business (UIM) and Swoosh
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to KLAR Partners
Parties:
Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB (buyers), Ahlstrom-Munksjö (seller), Decor Solutions business area (target)
Transaction:
The buying consortium comprising Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB, in the investment in the majority share of Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Decor Solutions business area.
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to the buying consortium (Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB)
Parties:
Rebellion, Stockholm Betongkonsult AB
Transaction:
Counsel to Rebellion in the acquisition of Stockholm Betongkonsult AB
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Rebellion
Parties:
CapMan (Buyer), the company’s founder and other shareholders (Sellers), Hydroware AB (Target)
Transaction:
CapMan Buyout’s acquisition of Nordic lift modernisation market leader Hydroware AB from the company’s founder and other shareholders
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to CapMan
Parties
Accent Equity, Norcospectra
Transaction
Counsel to Accent Equity in its investment in Norcospectra
Deal Value
Not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Parties
Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ), Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ), Din Takläggare i Värmland-Dalsland AB (“Din Takläggare”), Solexperterna Värmland AB (“Solexperterna”)
Transaction
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in its international expansion and first bolt-on acquisition
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ)
Parties
Kingdom of Sweden (Seller), Metria AB (Target), Sikri Holding AS (Buyer)
Transaction
Counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Metria AB to Sikri Holding AS
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden
Parties
IK Small Cap III Fund (“IK”)(founders), Sitevision AB (“Sitevision”)
Transaction
Counsel to IK Partners in its Investment in Sitevision AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to IK Partners
Parties
Aker BP ASA, Lundin Energy AB
Transaction
Combination of the oil and gas businesses of Aker BP ASA and Lundin Energy AB
Deal Value
SEK 100.17 billion
Role
Counsel to Aker BP ASA
Parties
Vida AB, V-Timber AB
Transaction
Counsel to Vida AB, a global supplier of manufactured products from sustainable Swedish forests, in the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in V-Timber AB, a Swedish planing mill located in Vrigstad in Sävsjö municipality.
Deal Value
USD 5 million
Role
Counsel to Vida AB
Parties
Mecenat AB (Buyer), shareholders of Oy Frank Students Ab (Sellers), Oy Frank Students Ab (Target)
Transaction
Counsel to Mecenat, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in its add-on acquisition of Oy Frank Students Ab, a company known for its leading student identification and discount app Frank
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Mecenat AB and IK Partners
Parties
Oriola Corporation, Euroapotheca, Kronans Apotek and Apoteksgruppen
Transaction
Counsel to Oriola Corporation in the Formation of a Joint Venture with Euroapotheca combining the Swedish retail pharmacy chains Kronans Apotek and Apoteksgruppen.
Deal Value
EUR 700 million
Role
Counsel to Oriola Corporation
Parties
Savvy Gaming Group, ESL Gaming, FACEIT
Transaction
Counsel to Savvy Gaming Group in its acquisition of ESL Gaming and FACEIT
Deal Value
SEK 15 billion
Role
Counsel to Savvy Gaming Group
Parties
Mangold AB
Transaction
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Mangold AB in its listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market.
Deal Value
Not public
Role
Counsel to Mangold AB
Parties
IK Partners (Buyer), Intera Fund II Ky, Intera Fund III Ky, management and other minority shareholders (Sellers), Renta Group Oy (Target)
Transaction
Intera Partners’ sale of Renta Group Oy to IK Partners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners
Parties
NeoGames S.A., Aspire Global plc
Transaction
Counsel to NeoGames S.A. in its public offer for Aspire Global plc
Deal Value
SEK 4.3 billion
Role
Counsel to NeoGames S.A.
Parties
Church of Sweden's pension foundation and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
Transaction
Acted as counsel to the Church of Sweden's pension foundation and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research in the debt financing of their purchase of the remaining 46% of shares in Fastighets AB Stenvalvet (publ) from Kåpan Tjänstepensionsförening.
Deal Value
SEK 2,8 billion
Role
Counsel to the Church of Sweden's pension foundation and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
Parties
SEB Private Equity, IK Partners, Truesec
Transaction
Counsel to SEB Private Equity in the co-investment with IK Partners in their acquisition of Truesec
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to SEB Private Equity
Parties
Soltech Energy AB (publ), Falu Plåtslageri AB and Tak och Bygg i Falun AB
Transaction
Counsel to Soltech Energy AB (publ) in its acquisition of Falu Plåtslageri AB and Tak och Bygg i Falun AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Soltech Energy AB (publ)
Parties
Soltech Energy AB (publ) and Essaglas & Aluminium Holding AB
Transaction
Counsel to Soltech Energy AB (publ) in its acquisition of Essaglas & Aluminium AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Soltech Energy AB (publ)
Parties
Fazer Group and Trensums Food
Transaction
Counsel to Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food
Deal Value
Not public
Role
Counsel to Fazer Group
Parties
Girindus Investments and Re:NewCell
Transaction
Counsel to Girindus Investments in Its Sale of Shares in Re:NewCell
Deal Value
SEK 435 million
Role
Counsel to Girindus Investments
Parties
Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ)
Transaction
Counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ) on Its IPO and Listing on Nasdaq Stockholm Main List
Deal Value
SEK 1 000 million
Role
Counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ)
Parties
Nordic Climate Group (backed by Capillar Equity) and Kylgruppen Invest AB
Transaction
Advised the Kylgruppen Invest AB and its owners in relation to the divestment of Kylgruppen AB to Nordic Climate Group, backed by Swedish private equity firm Capillar Equity.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Kylgruppen Invest AB
Parties
NEP Group, Inc. (a Carlyle Group portfolio company), Bright Group Oy (funds managed by CapMan Buyout)
Transaction
Counsel to global event technology leader NEP Group, Inc., a Carlyle Group portfolio company, in the acquisition of Bright Group, a 360 supplier of live event services in Northern Europe with presence in Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to NEP Group, Inc. (a Carlyle Group portfolio company)
Parties
Life Sciences Partners, EQT AB
Transaction
Advised the sellers of Life Sciences Partners (LSP), a leading European life sciences venture capital firm with approximately EUR 2.2 billion of assets under management, in connection with the sale of LSP to EQT AB.
Deal Value
EUR 450 million
Role
Counsel to the sellers of Life Sciences Partners (LSP)
Parties
Charles River
Transaction
Counsel to Charles River in Its Sale of Cobra Matfors to Flerie Invest
Deal Value
USD 52,000,000
Role
Counsel to Charles River
Parties
Anora Group Plc (Altia Plc, Arcus ASA) and Galatea AB
Transaction
Required pre-closing divestment of Altia’s brands Skåne Akvavit, Hallands Fläder, and Brøndums and cognac brand Grönstedts (along with Arcus’s aquavit brand Akevitt Spesial and spirits brands S.P.R.T. and Dworek) to Galatea AB. The divestment to a suitable buyer was required by the Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish competition authorities as a condition to their approval of the merger between Altia and Arcus to form Anora Group.
Deal value
Not public
Role
Lead counsel to Altia Plc (Anora Group Plc)
Parties
Episurf Medical AB
Transaction
Counsel to Episurf Medical AB on its private placement of new shares.
Deal Value
SEK 159 million
Role
Counsel to Episurf Medical AB
Parties
Wikström Family, Granitor, Mohammed Al Amoudi, Midroc Europe
Transaction
Counsel to the Wikström Family when Midroc Becomes Granitor
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Wikström Family
Parties
Mecenat Aktiebolag, Senior World AB
Transaction
Mecenat Aktiebolag, a portfolio company of IK Partners (“IK”), in its add-on acquisition of Senior World AB, which operates under the brand “Seniordays”.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to IK and Mecenat Aktiebolag
Parties
Altia Plc, Arcus ASA
Transaction
Merger of Altia Plc and Arcus ASA to form Anora Group
Deal value
Preliminary aggregated annual revenue EUR 640 million
Role
Lead counsel to Altia Plc
Parties
Gores Guggenheim, Inc., Polestar
Transaction
Counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its proposed business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar.
Deal Value
The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar.
Role
Counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc.
Parties
NP3 Fastigheter AB, Bonnier Group
Transaction
Counsel to NP3 Fastigheter AB on Its Acquisition of Real Estate Assets from the Bonnier Group and Issue of New Preference Shares
Deal Value
SEK 251 million
Role
Counsel to NP3 Fastigheter
Parties
KLAR Partners Limited, Oleter Group consisting of OCAB and Frøiland Bygg Skade
Transaction
Counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the Investment in Oleter Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KLAR Partners Limited
Parties
Virala Acquisition Company Plc, Purmo Group Ltd
Transaction
Virala Acquisition Company Plc's merger with Purmo Group Ltd.
Deal Value
EUR 685 million
Role
Counsel to Virala Acquisition Company Plc
Parties
The founder and other owners of Hemfrid, Fidelio Capital and Hemfrid
Transaction
Advised the founder and owners of Hemfrid, in the sale of Hemfrid to Fidelio Capital.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Advisor to the founder and other owners of Hemfrid
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB, Nordea Bank Abp, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB SEK 920 Million Directed Issue and Private Placement of New Class B Shares
Deal Value
SEK 920 Million
Role
Advisor to Vitec Software Group AB
Parties
KONE Corporation, Motala Hissar AB, Aritco Group AB
Transaction
Counsel to global elevator and escalator provider KONE Corporation and its subsidiary KONE Aktiebolag in the divestment of Motala Hissar AB to Aritco Group AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investment AB Latour (publ).
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KONE Corporation
Parties
Koch Industries, Inc, Infor, Hexagon AB
Transaction
Swedish counsel to Koch Industries, Inc and its subsidiary Infor on their divestment of Infor’s global EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) business to Hexagon AB for approximately USD 2.75 billion (SEK 23.65 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis, consisting of approximately USD 800 million in cash and USD 1.95 billion in the form of 132.6 million newly issued series B shares in Hexagon corresponding to 4.9 per cent of all shares in Hexagon after completion of the transaction.
Deal Value
Approximately USD 2.75 billion (SEK 23.65 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis, consisting of approximately USD 800 million in cash and USD 1.95 billion
Role
Swedish counsel to Koch Industries, Inc and its subsidiary Infor
Parties
Holmström Fastigheter AB, Areim AB, Magnolia Bostad AB
Transaction
Counsel to consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB on its public offer for Magnolia Bostad AB
Deal Value
The offer values Magnolia Bostad at approximately SEK 2,9 billion
Role
Counsel to consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB
Parties
Sitowise Group Oyj, Infracontrol AB
Transaction
Sitowise Group Oyj’s acquisition of Infracontrol AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Sitowise
Parties
Abracon LLC (a portfolio company of The Riverside Company) as Buyer and the selling shareholders of ProAnt AB as sellers
Transaction
Advisng The Riverside Company and its portfolio company Abracon LLC on the acquisition of Proant AB and Proant Asia Limited
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Advisor to Private Equity Sponsor Riverside and its portfolio company Abracon LLC
Parties
Raketech Group, QM Media AB, including its subsidiary P&P Vegas Group Inc.
Transaction
Raketech Group in the acquisition of all assets from QM Media AB, including its subsidiary P&P Vegas Group Inc.
Deal Value
EUR 16 million
Role
Counsel to the Raketech Group
Parties
Castellum, Kielo, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Brunswick Real Estate.
Transaction
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Castellum in its acquisition of property company Kielo from Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Brunswick Real Estate.
Deal Value
EUR 640 million
Role
Counsel to Castellum
CapMans fund CapMan Buyout XI has entered into an agreement to invest in a leading sports nutrition and equipment company, MMSports. CapMan will acquire a majority equity share in the company, with key members of the MMSports organisation investing a significant share. CapMan will partner with the MMSports team to continue to support its accelerated growth and international expansion. The investment is the third investment made by the CapMan Buyout XI fund, which was established in 2019.
Our advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, and Anna Bergström (M&A Private); and Paula Röttorp and Albert Danielsson (Finance).
Parties
SEB Private Equity
Transaction
SEB Private Equity in its investment in and partnership with Eatery
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to SEB Private Equity
Parties
Terveystalo Plc, Terveystalo Healthcare Oy, Feelgood Svenska AB (publ)
Transaction
Hannes Snellman advised Terveystalo on its acquisition of 72 percent of the shares and recommended mandatory takeover offer for Feelgood Svenska AB (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 606 million / EUR 60 million
Role
Counsel Terveystalo Plc and Terveystalo Healthcare Oy
Parties
IK Investment Partners
Transaction
IK Investment Partners (“IK”) in its investment in Mecenat Holding AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to IK Investment Partners
Parties
Accastum Partners AB and Accastum AB
Transaction
Accastum Partners AB in its divestment of its wholly owned subsidiary, GCC Capital AB, to Brocc Holding AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accastum Partners AB and Accastum AB
Parties
Copperstone Resources AB (publ)
Transaction
Copperstone Resources AB (publ) on its private placement of new shares
Deal Value
SEK 96 million
Role
Counsel to Copperstone Resources AB (publ)
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Transaction
Nordman & Co
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Parties
Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ), MatHem
Transaction
Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) in its SEK 700 million loan facility to MatHem.
Deal Value
SEK 700 million loan facility
Role
Counsel to Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ)
Parties
Bare Collective, JaBaDaBaDo
Transaction
Bare Collective in its acquisition of JaBaDaBaDo
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Bare Collective
Parties
Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ), Ovzon AB
Transaction
Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) in the debt financing of the Ovzon-3 Satellite
Deal Value
USD 60 million
Role
Lead counsel to Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ)
Parties
Mekonomen AB
Transaction
Mekonomen AB’s issue of senior unsecured bonds of SEK 1.25 billion
Deal Value
SEK 1.25 billion
Role
Legal advisor to Mekonomen AB
Parties
Cerberus, Koch, and PQ Performance Chemicals
Transaction
Cerberus and Koch to Acquire PQ Performance Chemicals
Deal Value
The purchase price amounted to approximately USD 1.1 billion
Role
Swedish counsel to Cerberus and Koch
Parties
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., Cognate BioServices, Inc. Cobra Biologics
Transaction
Swedish counsel to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. in the acquisition of Cognate BioServices, Inc,. including its Swedish and British subsidiaries Cobra Biologics.
Deal value
The purchase price amounted approximately USD 875 million.
Role
Counsel to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Parties
Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB, Stockholms VVS-Kompetens
Transaction
Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Stockholms VVS-Kompetens AB
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise
Parties
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA, Conaxess Trade Sweden AB, Movement Group Nordic AB
Transaction
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB
Parties
KLAR Partners, Sandbäckens, Segulah
Transaction
KLAR Partners funds make first acquisition in Sweden: Acquire Sandbäckens to build the Nordic region's leading technical installation and property services Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KLAR Partners
Parties
Vitec Software Group (publ), Travelize International AB
Transaction
Vitec Software Group acquires the Swedish software company Travelize International AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group (publ)
Parties
Savaria Corporation, Handicare Group AB
Transaction
Savaria Corporation in Its Public Offer for Handicare Group AB
Deal value
The offer values Handicare at approximately SEK 2.9 billion
Role
Counsel to Savaria Corporation
Parties
SpectrumOne AB, Eniro AB, and sellers Theodor Jeansson, MGA Placeringar AB, Hajskäret Invest AB, Martin Bjäringer, Thomas Krishan and Patrik Enblad.
Transaction
SpectrumOne on its acquisition of 28% the Shares in Eniro
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to SpectrumOne AB
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Buyer), Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag (Seller)
Transaction
The acquisition of Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag, a Swedish business system developer.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB
Parties
PPG Industries, Inc. (Bidder), Tikkurila Oyj (Target)
Transaction
Recommended public cash tender offer for all of the shares in Tikkurila by PPG Industries, Inc.
Deal Value
EUR 1.5 billion
Role
Counsel to Tikkurila Oyj
Parties
NP3 Fastigheter AB, AB Sagax
Transaction
NP3 Fastigheter AB on its joint venture with AB Sagax
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel NP3 Fastigheter AB
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, TFIP
Transaction
Sitowise in the Acquisition of TFIP
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB
Parties
TrønderEnergi AS, Scandinavian Biogas
Transaction
The Norwegian energy company TrønderEnergi has become the largest shareholder in Scandinavian Biogas, a leading producer of biogas in the Nordics.
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Swedsih counsel to TrønderEnergi AS
Parties
SGS, SYNLAB’s Analytics & Services division
Transaction
SGS to buy SYNLAB's Analytics & Services division
Deal value
EUR 550 million
Role
Swedish and Finnish Counsel to SGS
Parties
REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l., AcadeMedia
Transaction
Divestment of RE Skolor AB to AcadeMedia
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Parties
Paradigm Capital Value Fund SICAV, Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings II AB (“IES”)
Transaction
Counsel to consortium led by Paradigm Capital on its public offer for Internationella Engelska Skolan
Deal Value
The offer values IES at approximately 3.3 Billion
Role
Counsel to Consortium Led by Paradigm Capital
Parties
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj (target), a consortium consisting of Ahlström Capital, Bain Capital Private Equity, Viknum and Belgrano Inversiones (buyer)
Transaction
Recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj by Spa Holdings 3 Oy
Deal value
Approximately EUR 2.1 billion
Role
Counsel to the consortium
Parties
Magnesium Capital LLP, Rejlers Embriq AS, Rejlers Embriq AB, Rejlers AB (publ)
Transaction
Magnesium Capital LLP in the acquisition of Rejlers Embriq AS and Rejlers Embriq AB from Rejlers AB (publ). The acquisition was made by funds advised by Magnesium Capital LLP
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Magnesium Capital LLP
Parties
Alma Talent AB (Seller), New Technology Media Group AB (Buyer)
Transaction
Counsel to Alma Talent, which is a part of Alma Media, in a share transaction to sell the share capital of Alma Talent AB to New Technology Media Group AB.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Alma Talent AB
Parties
Vida AB, Bergs Timber AB (publ)
Transaction
Vida AB in the Acquisition of Bergs Timber AB’s (publ) Swedish Sawmill Business
Deal Value
SEK 400 million
Role
Counsel to Vida AB
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Publ) (Buyers), Appva AB (Management Sellers)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Appva AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Parties
City of Espoo, Kumppanuuskoulut Oy, YIT Oyj, Meridiam Investments II
Transaction
The City of Espoo signed a service agreement with Kumppanuuskoulut Oy on the implementation of five schools and three daycare centres
Deal Value
Approx. EUR 300 million
Role
Counsel to City of Espoo
Team
Rabbe Sittnikow, Jussi Ekonen, Janna Pihanurmi, Janne Veneranta, Roosa Väre, Markus Bremer, Maria Landtman, Samuli Pirinen, Heikki Vesikansa, Harri Vehviläinen, Piia Ahonen, Joakim Lavér
Parties
Siemens AB, Vizendo
Transaction
Siemens has acquired Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB, a provider of virtual operator training for industrial companies.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Siemens AB
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (publ), LJ System
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of LJ System
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Parties
CORDET, Creades, Instabox
Transaction
Counsel to CORDET in the secured financing transaction of Instabox.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to CORDET
Parties
Fortum Recharge AS, Infracapital, Fortum
Transaction
Infracapital in the acquisition of 63% of Fortum Recharge AS with subsidiaries.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Swedish and Finnish counsel to Infracapital
Parties
IndraVia Capital Partners
Transaction
InfraVia Capital Partners in the financing of the construction and operation of BJV’s wind farm located in Sweden.
Deal Value
EUR 133 million
Role
Counsel to InfraVia Capital Partners
Parties
Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB, Elevar Therapeutics Inc
Transaction
Advised Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap, on corporate, disclosure, governance and due diligence matters in connection with Oasmia entering a global strategic partnership with US based Elevar Therapeutics Inc. Hannes Snellman has in this connection also assisted Oasmia and its global/US pharmaceutical counsel.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Advised Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB
Parties
Eltel AB, Eltel AB (Aviation & Security business), Luftfartsverket
Transaction
Eltel in the divestment of its Aviation & Security Business to Luftfarsverket
Deal Value
EUR 17 million
Role
Counsel to Eltel AB
Parties
Pivot Fund (Buyer), ImseVimse (Target), Esska (Target)
Transaction
In February, Pivot Fund announced its first investment through the acquisition of ImseVimse. In March, Pivot has taken a step towards building a leading group in children’s products and hygiene products through the acquisition of Esska,
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Pivot Fund I AB
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB
Transaction
Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Sitowise Holding AB
Parties
Transdev Group, Flygbussarna Airport Coaches
Transaction
Transdev Group in its divestment of Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Vy
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Transdev Group
Parties
SGS SA, Anticimex AB
Transaction
Anticimex in the Acquisition of SGS’ Benelux Pest Control and Fumigation Activities
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex AB
Parties WhistleB (target), NAVEX Global (Buyer) Transaction Counsel to the Sellers of WhistleB in the acquisition by NAVEX Global Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Sellers
Parties
AAC Capital Partners, Intermediate Capital Group PLC and other shareholders (Sellers), Viking Redningstjeneste Topco AS (Target)
Transaction
P&C Insurance Ltd (publ) in its Acquisition of Viking Redningstjeneste Topco AS
Deal Value
EUR 32 million
Role
Swedish and Finnish counsel to Sweden-based insurance company If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ)
Parties
Searchlight Capital Partners (co-bidder), Lothar Geilen (co-bidder), Opus Group AB (target)
Transaction
Public cash offer for all shares in Opus Group AB by Searchlight Capital Partners and Lothar Geilen
Deal Value
Approximately SEK 2.47 billion
Role
Counsel to Lothar Geilen
Counsel to Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap, on its SEK 399 million issue of new shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders
Parties
Recipharm (GLP Bioanalysis Business), Center for Translational Research AB
Transaction
Recipharm in the Divestment of its GLP Bioanalysis Business to the Center for Translational Research AB (CTR) Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Recipharm
Parties
Outotec Oyj, Metso Corporation
Transaction
The combination of Outotec and Metso Minerals through a demerger
Deal Value
EUR 3.9 billion (illustrative combined sales)
Role
Counsel to Outotec Oyj
Parties
Peab AB (Buyer), YIT Corporation (Seller), YIT’s Nordic paving and mineral aggregates businesses (Targets)
Transaction
YIT’s sale of its Nordic paving and mineral aggregates businesses in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to Peab
Deal Value
EUR 280 million
Role
Counsel to YIT Corporation
Parties
NEP Group (Bidder), HDR Sweden (Target)
Transaction
NEP Group in its acquisition of HDR Sweden, a company specialised in full-service production within the live sports, entertainment and broadcast markets in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to NEP Group
Parties:
InfraVia Capital (Buyer), Björkvattnet Vind AB (Target), GE Energy LLC (Seller)
Transaction:
InfraVia Capital Partners' acquisition of a 175 MW wind farm, Björkvattnet, through an acquisition of 100% of the shares in Björkvattnet Vind AB
Deal value:
Value not public
HS role:
Counsel to InfraVia Capital
Parties
Calabrio Sweden AB (Buyer), HoldIT Communication AB (Seller), Teleopti (Target)
Transaction
Calabrio, a portfolio company of KKR, in its acquisition of Teleopti, a global provider of cloud-based workforce management (WFM) software
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Calabrio
Parties
Fazer Food Services, Compass Group PLC
Transaction
Fazer Group in its divestment of Fazer Food Services to Compass Group PLC
Deal Value
EUR 475 million
Role
Counsel to Fazer Group
Parties
Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB (Target), Sitowise Holding AB (Buyer), Byggnadstekniska Byrån Mosebacke AB (Seller)
Transaction
Intera Partners backed Sitowise Oy in the Acquisition of Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners
Parties
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP (Buyer), Logent Group (Target), Adelis Equity Partners (Sellers)
Transaction
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in the Acquisition of Logent Group from Adelis Equity Partners.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP
Parties
KID ASA (Buyer), Hemtex Aktiebolag (Target), ICA Gruppen AB (Seller)
Transaction
Counsel to KID ASA in its Acquisition of 100% of the Shares in Hemtex AB from ICA Gruppen AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KID ASA
Parties
Ramirent Plc (buyer), Stavdal AB
Transaction
Ramirent in its acquisition of Stavdal AB to become the leading company in Swedish equipment rental market
Deal Value
EUR 158 million
Role
Counsel to Ramirent Plc
Parties
Francisco Partners (Buyer), Axcel (Seller), EG Software (Target)
Transaction
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Francisco Partners in the acquisition of EG From Axcel
Deal Value
DKK 3.7 billion
Role
Counsel to Francisco Partners
Parties
Direct Conversion AB (Target), Varex Imaging Corporation (Bidder)
Transaction
Counsel to the sellers of Direct Conversion in a 90% stake acquisition by Varex Imaging.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to sellers of Direct Conversion
Parties
OBOS BBL (Buyer), SBC Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB (Target)
Transaction
OBOS’ mandatory public cash offer for all shares in SBC Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB.
Deal Value
SEK 1 billion
Role
Counsel to OBOS BBL
Parties
OBOS BBL (Buyer), Riksförbundet Bostadsrätterna Sverige Ekonomisk förening (Seller)
Transaction
OBOS in connection with the acquisition of 36.6 percent of the shares and votes in SBC Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB
Deal Value
SEK 377 million
Role
Counsel to OBOS BBL
Parties
Summit Partners (Bidder), Syncron International AB (Target)
Transaction
Summit Partners in its USD 67 million investment in Syncron. Syncron™, a provider of cloud-based after-sales service solutions focused on empowering the world's leading manufacturers to maximize product uptime.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Summit Partners
Parties
Danica Pension A/S (Seller), Dancia Pension Försäkringsbolag AB (Target), Unigestion (Bidder), Acathia Capital GmbH (Bidder), Polaris Private
Transaction
A consortium consisting of Polaris, Acathia, Unigestion, and other co-investors has acquired Danica Pension Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 2.6 billion
Role
Counsel to Unigestion
Parties
Pöyry Plc, ÅF AB
Transaction
ÅF AB and Pöyry Plc have signed an agreement to combine the two companies
Rettig ICC Ltd in the Acquisition of Sigarth Aktiebolag
Deal Value
SEK 70 Million
Role
Counsel to Rettig ICC Ltd
Parties
Kommunal Landspensjonskasse (Bidder), Stena Renewable AB (Target) Stena Adactum (Seller)
Transaction
Kommunal Landspensjonskasse in its acquisition of a 30% stake in Stena Renewable AB from Stena Adactum
Deal Value
EUR 63 million
Role
Counsel to Kommunal Landspensjonskasse
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Buyer), Wise Guys Konsult AB (Seller), Smart Visitor System AB (Target)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) has acquired Smart Visitor System AB.
Deal Value
SEK 32 million
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB
Parties
Kildare Partners, Technopolis Plc
Transaction
Kildare Partners’ public tender offer for Technopolis Plc, a Finland-based listed company providing offices, coworking spaces and related services
Deal Value
EUR 729.7 million
Role
Counsel to Kildare Partners
Parties
Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB (Buyers), Skånska Energi AB (publ) (Target)
Transaction
Infranode Energi AB’s recommended public cash offer for all shares in Skånska Energi AB (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 621 million
Role
Counsel to Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB
Parties
AtoB@C Shipping AB (Target), Aspo Plc (Bidder) Anders Nilsson (Private Investor)(Seller)
Transaction
Aspo Plc has agreed to acquire AtoB@C Shipping AB from Anders Nilsson (Private investor).
Deal Value
EUR 30 million
Role
Counsel to Aspo Plc
Parties
Ahlstrom-Munksjö (Buyer), Expera Specialty Solutions (Target), KPS Capital Partners (Seller)
Transaction
Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s acquisition of Expera Specialty Solutions, a U.S.-based specialty paper producer
Deal Value
USD 615 million
Role
Counsel to Ahlstrom-Munksjö
Parties
Accent Equity (Seller) Volati AB (publ) (Buyer) S:t Eriks Group AB (Target)
Transaction
Accent Equity in its divestment of S:t Eriks Group AB to the Swedish industrial group Volati AB (publ)
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Parties
BIMobject AB (publ) (Issuer, Target), EQT Ventures (Buyer), Patrick Söderlund (Buyer), Johan Svanström (Buyer), Mojo Capital One (Buyer), Abvent SA (Seller), Procedural Labs AB (Seller), Sven Holmgren (Seller), Johannes Reischböck (Seller)
Transaction
Investments in BIMobject AB (publ) by EQT Ventures, Patrick Söderlund, Johan Svanström and Mojo Capital One
Mekonomen's acquisition of FTZ Autodele & Værktøj A/S. the Danish market leader within automotive spare parts distribution and INTER-TEAM Sp. z. o.o., who has an established market position in the fast-growing and fragmented Polish automotive spare parts market.
Deal Value
EUR 395 million
Role
Counsel to Mekonomen Aktiebolag (publ)
Parties
Recipharm AB (publ) (Seller), SERB SA (Buyer)
Transaction
Recipharm’s divestment of the rights to its ThyroSafe product to SERB
Fazer Group (Buyer), Froosh (Target), Unilever Ventures and minority owners (Seller)
Transaction
Fazer Group's acquisition of Froosh
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Fazer Group
Parties
EQT (Seller), Anticimex (Target), AMF Pensionsforsakring AB, The Sixth National AP-fund, Volito, Cubera (Buyers)
Transaction
The sale of 19% minority stake sale in Anticimex by EQT
Deal Value
EUR 311 million
Role
Counsel to EQT
Parties
Fingerprint Cards (Buyer) Delta ID (Target)
Transaction
Financing of Fingerprint Cards acquisition of Delta ID
Deal Value
USD 106 million
Role
Counsel to Fingerprint Cards
Parties
Max Hansson (Seller), PayEx (Target), Swedbank (Buyer)
Transaction
Swedbank acquires PayEx from Max Hansson
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Max Hansson
Parties
Dual Co Ltd (Buyer), Herenco AB, Pomona-Gruppen AB, Larsson Industrier i Smalandsstenar AB (Sellers), Borgstena Group Sweden (Target)
Transaction
DUAL Co., Ltd. will acquire 95% stake in Borgstena Group Sweden, from Herenco AB, Pomona-Gruppen AB, and Larsson Industrier i Smalandsstenar AB.
Deal Value
USD 56.2 million
Role
Counsel to DUAL Co., Ltd.
Parties
Accent Equity (Buyer), Procuritas Capital Investors IV and other minority owners (Sellers), Oral Care (Target)
Transaction
Accent Equity's acquisition of Oral Care from Procuritas Capital Investors IV and other minority owners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Parties
Adelis Equity Partners (Buyer), AddPro (Target)
Transaction
Adelis Equity Partners' acquisition of AddPro
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Adelis Equity Partners
Parties
Anticimex (Buyer), Viking Pest Control (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex' acquisition of Viking Pest Control
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Parties
Coupa Software (Buyer), Trade Extensions TradeExt AB (Target)
Transaction
Coupa Software's acquisition of Trade Extensions
Deal Value
USD 45 million
Role
Counsel to Coupa Software
Parties
Anticimex (Buyer), WiseCon A/S (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex' acquisition of WiseCon A/S
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Parties
Valedo (Buyer), BRP Systems (Target)
Transaction
Valedo's investment in BRP Systems
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Valedo
Parties
Accent Equity 2012 (Seller), Lavare AB (Target), De Forenede Dampvaskerier (Buyer)
Transaction
Accent Equity 2012's divestment of Lavare AB to De Forenede Dampvaskerier
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity 2012
Parties
Fingerprint Cards (Buyer), Delta ID (Target)
Transaction
The acquisition of Delta ID by Fingerprint Cards
Deal Value
USD 106 million (approximately 938 MSEK)
Role
Counsel to Fingerprint Cards
Parties
Piab (Buyer), Vaculex (Target)
Transaction
The acquisition of Vaculex by Piab
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Piab
Parties
Verlinvest and China Resources (JV), Oatly (Target)
Transaction
The investment in Oatly by the newly established Joint-Venture Between Verlinvest and China Resources
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Verlinvest and China Resources
Parties
Norvestor VII L.P. through RCN Intressenter II AB (Bidder), Nordic Camping & Resort AB (Target)
Transaction
Norvestor VII L.P., through RCN Intressenter II AB, has made a recommended cash offer to the shareholders of Nordic Camping & Resort AB to acquire all shares in Nordic Camping & Resort AB.
Deal Value
SEK 284 million
Role
Counsel to Norvestor VII L.P. through RCN Intressenter II AB
Parties
Valedo Partners (Existing lead investor), General Atlantic (Investor), Joe & the Juice (Target)
Transaction
General Atlantic has made a strategic growth investment in Joe & the Juice to become the second largest shareholder in Joe & the Juice alongside existing lead investor Valedo Partners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Valedo and other shareholders of Joe & the Juice
Parties
Valedo (Buyer), CMA Research AB and Markör Marknad & Kommunikation AB (Targets)
Transaction
Valedo's parallel acquisitions of CMA Research AB and Markör Marknad & Kommunikation AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Valedo
Parties
Bogfelts Holding AB (Buyer) Ljuspoolen i Kumla AB (Target) Ljuspoolen Holding AB (Seller)
Transaction
Accent Equity's acquisition of Bogfelts
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity 2012
Parties
Valedo Partners Fund I (Seller), Akademikliniken (Target), Polaris Private Equity (Buyer)
Transaction
Valedo Partners Fund I has agreed to divest its majority holding in Akademikliniken to Polaris Private Equity
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Valedo
Parties
Oy Karl Fazer AB (Buyer), Frebaco Kvarn AB (Target)
Transaction
Oy Karl Fazer AB has acquired Frebaco Kvarn AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Oy Karl Fazer AB
Parties
Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution Group (Seller), Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution AB (Target), Simonssongruppen (Buyer)
Transaction
The sale of Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution AB to Simonssongruppen
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution Group
Parties
Oak & Oak AB, managers and directors (Sellers), Ekelöw InfoSecurity AB (Target), PwC Sweden (Buyer)
Transaction
The sale of Ekelöw InfoSecurity AB to PwC Sweden
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Oak & Oak AB, managers and directors
Parties
Etib Holding (Buyer), Nordic Service Partners Holding AB (Target)
Transaction
Etib Holding has announced a recommended public offer to the shareholders and holders of convertible notes in Nordic Service Partners Holding AB (NSP) to all outstanding A- and B-shares in NSP, as well as convertible notes issued by the company.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Etib Holding
Parties
Discovery Networks Sweden and Modern Times Group (MTG) Sweden
Transaction
Discovery Networks Sweden and Modern Times Group (MTG) Sweden have established a joint venture to combine their regional advertising sales businesses for their respective flagship television channels in Sweden, Kanal 5 and TV3. The new 50:50 JV company is named Airtime Sales
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Discovery Networks Sweden
Parties
Anticimex AB (Buyer); Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex' acquisition of Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Parties
EQT VII Fund (Buyer), Piab Group Holding AB (Target), Altor Fund II and minority shareholders (Seller)
Transaction
EQT's acquisition of Piab from Altor. Hannes Snellman is advising EQT in relation to the acquisition, including with respect to patents and IPR, acquisition financing, merger control filings and other legal aspects of the agreed transaction.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to EQT
Parties
EQT (Buyer), IFS (Target)
Transaction
EQT's acquisition of 68% of votes and 63% of capital in IFS
Deal Value
SEK 5.6 billion
Role
Counsel to EQT
Parties
Proffice AB (Target), Randstad Holding (Bidder)
Transaction
The public offer to the shareholders of Proffice AB made by Randstad Holding
Deal Value
SEK 1,648 million
Role
Counsel to Proffice
Parties
Alma Media Corporation, Talentum Oyj
Transaction
Alma Media Corporation's exchange offer for the shares and options in Talentum Oyj. The exchange offer includes both share and cash components.
Deal Value
EUR 42.7 million
Role
Counsel to Alma Media Corporation
Parties
Royal Vopak (Seller), Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy (Target), Oiltanking Sonmarin Oy (Buyer)
Transaction
Royal Vopak sold the Finnish entity Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy to Oiltanking Sonmarin Oy a wholly owned subsidiary of Oiltanking GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany The divested entity consists of two terminals: Vopak Terminal Mussalo and Vopak Terminal Hamina
Deal Value
EUR 43 million
Role
Counsel to Royal Vopak
Parties
Adelis Equity Partners (Buyer), INTERSPORT Sweden (Target)
Transaction
Adelis Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in INTERSPORT Sweden.
Sensys Traffic has entered into an agreement to acquire the Dutch company Gatso Beheer B.V
Deal Value
Approximately MSEK 278.
Role
Counsel to Sensys Traffic
Parties
Recipharm (Buyer), OnTarget Chemistry (Target)
Transaction
Recipharm acquires Ontarget Chemistry and extends its offering into preclinical development services
Deal Value
SEK 15.1 million
Role
Counsel to Recipharm
Parties
Royal Vopak's divestment of Vopak Sweden AB to Inter Pipeline Ltd
Transaction
Royal Vopak sold the Swedish entity Vopak Sweden AB to Inter Pipeline Ltd., a transportation and storage company based in Canada. The divested entity consists of four terminals: Vopak Terminal Gothenburg, Vopak Terminal Gävle, Vopak Terminal Malmö and Vopak Terminal Södertälje.
Deal Value
SEK 865 million
Role
Counsel to Royal Vopak
Parties
Priveq Investment and RoosGruppen (Sellers), Mediplast AB (Target), Addtech (Buyer)
Transaction
Priveq Investment’s and RoosGruppen’s divestment of Mediplast AB to Addtech
Deal Value
SEK 480 million
Role
Counsel to Priveq Investment
Parties
TeliaSonera, Spotify
Transaction
TeliaSonera is investing USD 115 million for a 1.4 percent stake in Spotify
Deal Value
USD 115 million
Role
Counsel to TeliaSonera
Parties
Scanfil Oyj (Buyer), PartnerTech AB (Target)
Transaction
Scanfil Oyj has made a recommended public takeover offer to the shareholders of PartnerTech AB to acquire all shares in PartnerTech
Deal Value
SEK 443 million
Role
Counsel to PartnerTech
Parties
Bridgepoint's acquisition of Nordic Cinema Group
Transaction
Bridgepoint's acquisition of Nordic Cinema Group from Ratos and Bonnier
Deal Value
SEK 4,700 million
Role
Counsel to Bridgepoint
Parties
Nefab AB (Target), Wallenberg Foundations FAM (Bidder), Nordgren/Pihl family (Seller)
Transaction
FAM's investment in Nefab
Deal Value
SEK 1.1 billion targeted share issue
Role
Counsel to the Nordgren/Pihl family
Parties
Tata Steel (Buyer), SSAB (Seller)
Transaction
Acquisition by Tata Steel of steel service centers in Naantali (Finland) and Halmstad (Sweden) from SSAB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Tata Steel in Finland and Sweden
Parties
NEP Group Inc.(Buyer), Mediatec Group (Target)
Transaction
NEP Group Inc.'s acquisition of Mediatec Group from its current owners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to NEP Group Inc.
Parties
Hoist Finance
Transaction
Initial public offering and listing of Hoist Finance's shares on Nasdaq Stockholm
Deal Value
SEK 4.56 billion
Role
Counsel to Hoist Finance
Parties
Anticimex (Buyer), Enviropest Group (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex' acquisition of the Enviropest Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Parties
Risenta (Target), Paulig Group (Buyer)
Transaction
The acquisition of Risenta by Paulig Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Paulig Group
Parties
Accent Equity 2012, St. Eriks group
Transaction
The acquisition of the St. Eriks group by Accent Equity 2012
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