Vinge advises Bridgepoint in its agreement to acquire a significant controlling stake in Safe Life, a global leader in the distribution of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), in a transaction that values the company at c. €500 million.
Vinge has advised Brand Equity Group Sweden AB in connection with its parallel acquisitions of PREVOX REKLAM Aktiebolag and Jonas Anderzson of Sweden AB. The acquired businesses are engaged in product media activities, with a primary focus on marketing and production of product media. Through these acquisitions, Brand Equity Group Sweden AB strengthens its position in Sweden within product media and brand communication.
Schibsted Tillväxtmedier has entered into an agreement for the sale of Prisjakt to eEquity. The consideration is expected to amount to around SEK 500 million. Schibsted has owned Prisjakt for approximately 20 years and the divestment is made as part of Schibsted’s ongoing streamlining of its organisation and portfolio.
Vinge has acted as advisor to Ambea AB (publ) together with the Finnish law firm Krogerus in connection with the acquisition of Validia Oy from Invalidiliitto, the Finnish Association for the Disabled, a leading care provider in Finland. Through the acquisition, Ambea establishes a presence in the Finnish market and strengthens its position as the only care provider with operations in the four largest Nordic countries. The purchase price amounts to a total of SEK 1, 382 million.
Vinge has advised Great Security, one of Sweden’s largest security companies, in connection with the acquisition of Comdate Norrlarm, the largest independent alarm and security company in northern Sweden. The acquisition strengthens Great Security’s presence in the region and provides direct access to this geographical market.
Schibsted Media has entered into an agreement to acquire Telia Company’s TV & Media business, consisting of TV4 and MTV Finland. The transaction implies an enterprise value of SEK 6.55 billion on a cash and debt-free basis and it is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
DTG operates 31 clinics and 8 dental laboratories in the Netherlands. Oral Care is a portfolio company of Axcel VI and operates a network of dental clinics in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands. To support this expansion, Axcel VII is joining Axcel VI as a shareholder in Oral Care.
Vinge has advised Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland (Gotlandsbolaget) in connection with the entry into of a strategic off-take agreement, which secures the long-term supply of biogas for the Gotland ferry service traffic.
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 represents Ellevio in the acquisition of Markbygden Net Väst AB, a network company that connects to the national grid via Svenska kraftnät's station in Trolltjärn outside Arvidsjaur, from Enercon.
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.