Vinge has acted as legal adviser to Gamma Waves in connection with Sportway’s EUR 20 million financing round. The round was led by Gamma Waves, together with continued participation from existing shareholders, and values Sportway at approximately EUR 92 million (around SEK 1 billion) post-money.
Vinge has advised Accent Equity VI and the minority shareholders on their divestment of Malte Månson to Citira, a European tire management provider and portfolio company of Norvestor. Headquartered in Stockholm, Malte Månson is an independent service and repair provider for commercial vehicles and operates a network of 28 service workshop locations across Sweden, authorized by brands such as MAN, DAF, IVECO, Mercedes-Benz, Setra, VDL and EVO. Malte Månson has an annual revenue of SEK 800 million and employs over 300 full-time professionals.
Trinax Group has acquired the Swedish company AddMobile and the Finnish company Scudo Solutions, which specialise in software for work order management and project and cost management respectively. The two acquisitions broaden the group’s offering across the entire value chain, from the client’s budget and costing to the contractor’s field work, whilst strengthening its geographical presence in Finland.
TSG, a European leader in technical services for sustainable mobility solutions and critical energy infrastructure, has acquired Processkontroll GT, a specialist in compressed and liquid gas infrastructure.
Natur & Kultur has acquired 80 per cent of the shares in the educational publisher Majema. The acquisition is a strategic, long-term step in Natur & Kultur’s investment in educational materials.
Vinge has advised PPI Public Property Invest AB (publ) (“PPI”) in connection with its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm and secondary listing on Euronext Oslo Børs. The listing was carried out through a cross-border merger whereby PPI absorbed Public Property Invest ASA, whose shares were previously listed on Euronext Oslo Børs.
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, 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.
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.
Vinge has advised Morrow Bank AB (publ) in conjunction with the acquisition of all shares in MedMera Bank AB from Kooperativa Förbundet for a total consideration of SEK 1,960 million. The transaction positions Morrow Bank as a leading Nordic platform in consumer finance with combined gross loans of SEK 28.2 billion.
