Fazer has entered into an agreement to acquire Konfektyrfabriken Aroma AB, a Swedish confectionery manufacturer known for its classic candy products such as Geléhallon, Hallonbåtar, Röda Hjärtan and Gräddkola. The acquisition strengthens Fazer's position in the Swedish confectionery market, particularly within pick & mix, packed candy, and seasonal products. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Vinge advises Interogo Long-Term Equity on its minority investment in Desotec, a leading environmental solutions business. The investment is done in partnership with EQT, which is the majority owner of the business following acquiring a majority stake in Desotec from private equity funds managed by Blackstone.
Turbine Capital is leading a SEK 45 million investment round in the Swedish company Enairon, together with Almi Invest GreenTech, the European Innovation Council Fund, and existing investors. Enairon is a Swedish industrial company based in Halmstad, which develops a patented compressed air technology based on water and gravity, aimed at industrial companies globally where compressed air is a central part of production.
Vinge has represented Anaqua, Inc., a portfolio company of Nordic Capital, in connection with the acquisition of Patrix Aktiebolag, provider of IP management software and services. The acquisition is a strategic addition to Anaqua's platform, further expanding its European presence.
Vinge, together with Latham & Watkins, advises Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (“GBL”) (Euronext Brussels: GBLB) on its acquisition of BUKO Group, a leading platform in temporary traffic management, from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe and the founding family, while management will re-invest alongside GBL. The transaction, which is subject to customary approvals, will entail a EUR 0.5 billion equity investment by GBL.
Lagercrantz Group, through its subsidiary Nordic Road Safety, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business and assets of FMK Trafikprodukter – a niche company specialising in CE-certified road barrier systems for the Swedish and Nordic infrastructure market.
Västkustens Konstruktionsbyrå has decided to broaden its ownership structure by bringing in Sobro as a new co-partner and majority shareholder. The founders will remain with the company as the CEO and CTO respectively, and as significant shareholders. Västkustens Konstruktionsbyrå is an engineering consultancy company based in Gothenburg with cutting-edge expertise in project management, civil engineering and design.
Vinge has advised IK Partners (“IK”) in connection with IK X Fund’s acquisition of SELATEK Holding AB (“Selatek”), a leading Swedish technical installation platform, from Amplio Private Equity AB and the minority shareholders.
Brandkonsultbyrån in Sweden is a technical consultant specialising in structural fire protection, evacuation safety and risk management. The acquisition strengthens the group’s position as a leading player in fire, risk and safety in the Nordic region.
Vinge has acted as legal adviser to Vidia Climate Fund I in connection with the acquisition and acquisition financing of ABEKA El & Kraftanläggningar AB from Bravida and certain minority shareholders. ABEKA El & Kraftanläggningar AB is a highly specialized electrical grid services and project management provider.
Lagercrantz Group AB (publ) has acquired the shares in Nivex Topsafe AB, a leading player in the Swedish market for secure storage solutions such as security and fire-rated safes as well as secure rooms, with operations in Sweden and Poland.
Vinge has advised the founders of Nordic Knots in connection with an investment in the company led by Imaginary Ventures, with additional investors including Creades, IRIS Ventures and St Dominique Capital.
Vinge has advised Resurs in connection with its strategic partnership with Kustom (formerly Klarna Checkout), a fast-growing player in the digital commerce sector. The partnership enables Resurs to accelerate its strategic development by offering a check-out solution to its merchants, built on Kustom’s market-leading infrastructure.
