Vinge has advised the energy technology company Flower Infrastructure Technologies AB (“Flower”) in the acquisition of one of Sweden's largest battery storage projects, Pajkölen, from Arise AB (publ) (“Arise”). The project, which is a 40 MW / 80 MWh Ready-to-Build battery energy storage system (BESS), is located in the Kölvallen wind farm in Ljusdal municipality. The transaction comprise all shares in Pajkölen BESS AB, which owns all rights to the project.
Vinge has advised EQT IX (”EQT”) in connection with the sale of shares in Beijer Ref AB (publ) through an accelerated bookbuilding process carried out on 17 September 2024.
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 the hotel property owner Pandox Aktiebolag (publ) in connection with a directed share issue through which the company raises proceeds of approximately SEK 2 billion before transaction costs.
Vinge has advised Stendörren Fastigheter AB in connection with its issuance of senior unsecured green notes in an amount of SEK 800 million (within a framework of SEK 1200 million) and its parallel tender offer in respect of its previously issued notes due 2025.
Vinge has advised Consolid Equity Investment AB (“Consolid Equity”) in connection with the establishment of the Road Mobility Services Group through the consolidation of 28 tire and towing companies.
Keeros AB is a fintech company that offers comprehensive solutions for invoicing, lending and leasing. The acquisition was made by Marathon Software AB which is an investment company niched towards software companies.
Konsert Strategy & IP AB, is a Swedish management consultancy company blending business strategy and intellectual property. The acquisition was made by Rouse International, a leading international firm offering intellectual property services.
Vinge has, together with Kirkland & Ellis, advised Zellis Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), in connection with the acquisition of Benify, a provider of employee benefits administration software, from Vitruvian Partners and the other shareholders.
Vinge has advised Baseload Capital Holding AB in connection with the closing of its 53 MEUR Series B financing round. The round was led by an investment from infrastructure fund ENGF. The main investor behind ENGF is Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group. Other shareholders participating in this round include energy technology company Baker Hughes (whose investment was announced in 2023), NEFCO, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Gullspång Invest.
Vinge has, together with Kirkland & Ellis, advised Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the healthcare and industrial sectors, in connection with the acquisition of seven manufacturing and development facilities in Sweden, France, and Spain, from Recipharm Group, a contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) headquartered in Stockholm.
Vinge has advised the Swedrup family in connection with the sale of Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Verkstaden för svenska mattor och vävnader Aktiebolag. The company manufactures rugs and tapestries in Båstad based on designs by both Märta Måås-Fjetterström herself and her successors, such as Barbro Nilsson, Marianne Richter, Ann-Mari Forsberg and others. The buyer is the Hult family.
Vinge has advised Ingrid Capacity in connection with the entering into a strategic partnership with Locus Energy, a leading Nordic energy infrastructure company owned by SEB Asset Management's fund SEB Nordic Energy.
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.
