Vinge advises the majority shareholders Altor, Telia Company, Time For Growth and Zenith VC in connection with the divestment of shares in Marshall Group AB (publ) (”Marshall Group”) to HongShan Group, formerly known as Sequoia China. The Marshall Family will continue as owner in the Marshall Group.
Vinge has advised Infranity, a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure investments, in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Nordic Re-Finance AB, a Scandinavian locomotives lessor. The acquisition brings ambitious development plans for Nordic Re-Finance AB, including expansion into new geographical areas.
Vinge has represented Inflexion in connection with the acquisition of the Mecenat group from IK. The acquisition of Mecenat is the first investment made through Inflexion's new Enterprise Fund VI, and Inflexion's first acquisition in Sweden.
Vinge has advised Apotea AB (publ) (“Apotea”) in connection with its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. The prospectus was published on November 26, 2024 and the first day of trading is December 6, 2024.
Vinge has advised Axcel VII and Accru Partners in connection with the parallel acquisitions of Ekonomernas hus i Sverige AB, Ekonomernas Hus Örebro AB, Revisorernas Hus Sverige AB, RevisionsPartner Skaraborg AB and Censio Tax AB.
EQT X, through its indirectly owned subsidiary Oak BidCo S.à r.l., has secured an ownership of 72.5% of the votes in OEM International Aktiebolag (publ) and has announced a public cash offer to all shareholders. The shares of OEM International are admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. The total value of the offer is approximately SEK 15.2 billion.
Vinge has advised Aunetic, a leading governance software specialist, in connection with the acquisition of Qnister AB (“Qnister”). The strategic acquisition enhances Aunetic’s product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the Swedish software compliance market.
Avima AB is a Swedish specialist in project and information management, with expertise in complex projects within construction, real estate and infrastructure.
Vinge has advised Santander Consumer Bank AS in connection with the sale of its Swedish and Norwegian credit card business as well as the sales financing business that Santander currently operates in partnership with Elkjøp in Norway and Elgiganten in Sweden to Avida Finans AB (publ).
Vinge has advised the Nordic private equity firm Axcel in connection with its establishment of a new property well-being service group by creating a platform of 15 companies across Sweden and Norway. The group offers inspection, maintenance and incident management services for properties, with a focus on indoor air quality, moisture and pipes.
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.