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.
Vinge has advised Consolid Equity and other sellers on the sale of the Sertion Group to Altor. In connection with the transaction, entrepreneurs and management will reinvest and remain as key owners, partnering with Altor to accelerate the group’s next phase of growth across existing markets and into new geographies.
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 advised IK Partners (“IK”) in connection with IK X Fund’s acquisition of SELATEK Holding AB (“Selatek”), a leading Swedish technical installation platform, from Amplio Private Equity AB and the minority shareholders.
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, together with Kirkland & Ellis, has advised Bain Capital in acquiring a majority stake in Aktiebolaget Tingstad Papper (“Tingstad”) and its subsidiaries.
Baylin Technologies, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in the Swedish company, Kaelus for approximately SEK 285 million with the aim of creating a global leader in wireless technology.
The Austrian company HS Timber Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in the Swedish wood processing company Malå Såg AB from Setra Trävaror AB, a subsidiary of Setra Group AB. The transaction remains subject to approval from the relevant public authorities.
Vinge has advised Procuritas Capital Investors VII (“Procuritas”) in connection with the acquisition of Parkman i Sverige AB (“Parkman”), a growing Swedish tech-enabled parking operator that provides parking management solutions. As part of the transaction, Indigo Management AS becomes a minority owner of the company.
smartvokat GmbH, a German-based consultancy specialising in digital transformation within the legal, risk, and compliance domains, will become part of Advania’s business unit Transformation & Automation.
Vinge has advised the Nordic private equity firm Intera Partners’ portfolio company Yellow Elk in connection with its acquisition of the data analytics and AI firm Bizware AB and its subsidiaries Bizware Lead AB and Bizware Nova AB.
Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Design & Engineering business of Hexagon AB, which includes its MSC Software business—a pioneer in engineering simulation and analysis solutions.
