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.
Vinge advises Northern Environmental and Water Solutions AB (“NEWS”), a portfolio company of Litorina, in connection with the sale of the operating subsidiaries Skandinavisk Kommunalteknik, FANN VA-Teknik and Alunda Polyeten to Wienerberger AG (Vienna Stock Exchange: WIE). The transaction is expected to be completed in Q2 2026.
Good Solutions Sweden AB (”Good Solutions”) provides software that helps factories identify and reduce production losses. The software converts data from machines and operators into insights that can be used to streamline production and increase profitability.
Vinge has represented Studsvik AB (publ) in connection with the acquisition of Kärnfull Next AB, a company developing methods for building small modular nuclear reactors.
Vinge, together with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Bain Capital in acquiring a majority stake in Aktiebolaget Tingstad Papper (“Tingstad”) and its subsidiaries.