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.
Vinge has advised the leading infrastructure group Eleda in connection with its parallel acquisitions of Rail Solutions Scandinavia (railway maintenance), Gridtec (engineering consultancy in electric power), Quantity Surveying Konsult Stockholm (cost control and project management), Voene (traffic safety), Vägservice centralen i Norden and Frästech (road and bridge maintenance). The acquired businesses had a strong profitability with a combined turnover of approximately 200 MSEK in 2024.
Vinge has advised Pointsharp International AB, an identity and access management software provider, on its acquisition of Vemendo AB (“Vemendo”). The strategic acquisition complements Pointsharp well and is in line with the company's growth strategy in the European identity and access management market.
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.
Signalbolaget is involved in the development and maintenance of the Swedish railway network, with a focus on services within signaling technology. Signalbolaget is based in Borlänge, Sweden, has a turnover of approximately SEK 80 million and 50 employees.
Vinge has advised Röko AB (publ) (“Röko”) in connection with its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. The prospectus was published on March 4, 2025 and the first day of trading is March 11, 2025.
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.
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 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.
Enterstore a.s., owned by Hartenberg Holding, has entered into an agreement with Scope Growth III L.P. to acquire Swedish Bra Holding AB, Miss Mary of Sweden. Miss Mary is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of women's underwear, with approximately 90 percent of its revenue coming from e-commerce. enterstore is an e-commerce group consisting of portfolio companies with leading brands in niche industries.
Vinge has represented the leading infrastructure group Eleda in connection with the acquisitions of Marbit Aktiebolag, FlexiRail AB, and Hanell Entreprenad i Gävle AB from Vestum. These companies are engaged in contracting activities within the construction sector. The total purchase price for the shares amounts to 747 MSEK. All key executives in the companies will become shareholders in Eleda.