Vinge has advised Fidelio Capital (“Fidelio”) and the other shareholders of Odevo Group (“Odevo”) in connection with the divestment of a minority shareholding to funds controlled by CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”). Fidelio, the existing management team and other minority shareholders of Odevo will retain a majority holding in the company.
Vinge has advised IK Partners and the other owners in connection with the divestment of Carspect Group Holding AB to TÜV SÜD Aktiengesellschaft. Carspect is a leading provider of vehicle inspections in Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, with a total of approximately 150 stations and over 500 employees.
Vinge advises Bridgepoint Development Capital III and Bridgepoint Europe VI (”Bridgepoint”), founders as well as the other shareholders in connection with Cinven, an international private equity firm, acquiring a significant stake in Vitamin Well Group (“Vitamin Well”) and thereby becoming the new lead investor, while Bridgepoint, founders and the other shareholders will retain significant minority stakes following the transaction.
Vinge advises Cinclus Pharma Holding AB (publ) (“Cinclus Pharma”) in connection with an offering of new ordinary shares and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. The first day of trading is 20 June 2024.
Vinge advises Axcel V in connection with the sale of Loopia Group to team.blue, Europe’s leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and SMBs and backed by Hg, a leading investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses.
Expedition Growth Capital has today announced a $40 million growth investment in the Swedish SaaS company Xensam. Vinge acted as Expedition Growth Capital’s legal advisor in connection with the investment.
Vinge advises Lagercrantz Group AB in connection with its acquisition of 96% of the shares in Prido AB. Prido AB was founded in 1973 and is today one of Europe's largest manufacturers of high-quality industrial folding doors, with an annual revenue of approximately SEK 300 million. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities and is expected to close in March 2024.
Vinge has advised Attendo, the largest care company in the Nordic region, in connection with the conclusion of an agreement to acquire Team Olivia's Swedish care operations (excluding personal assistance). Attendo thereby strengthens its position within care for people with disabilities, individual and family care as well as home care in Sweden.
Vinge advises Santander Consumer Finance in connection with its acquisition of all shares in Athlon Sweden AB, which is part of Mercedes-Benz Mobility.
Vinge advises EQT Healthcare Growth, a new dedicated healthcare buy-out strategy introduced by EQT, in connection with its first investment – the acquisition of the biotech company, Mabtech, from IK Small Cap II Fund and several minority sellers.
Lantmännen has signed an agreement to acquire HKScan Corporation’s Swedish operations, HKScan Sweden AB. The acquisition includes all operations in Sweden and the brands Scan, Pärsons and Bullens. The acquisition means that Lantmännen is broadening and strengthening its business portfolio from field to fork – and that long-term conditions for Swedish agriculture are strengthened.
Vinges advises the EQT X fund (or “EQT Private Equity”) in connection with its investment in the Nordic software companies HVD Group (Hantverksdata) and Next (Next One Technology). Both companies serve the tradespeople and construction industry, with HVD Group focused on installation and service professions – such as electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation firms – while Next is focused on contractors. HVD Group’s platform complements that of Next, and the investment thus paves the way for a further strengthened product offering, which builds on both companies’ strong customer satisfaction scores.
Vinge advises Precio Fishbone AB (publ) (”Precio Fishbone”) in connection with the sale of approximately 80.1 per cent of the shares in the subsidiary Precio Fishbone Systems AB ("Omnia"), including the product Omnia Digital Workplace, to Monterro.
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