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Mandate Vinge advises Adelis in connection with the acquisition of Knightec

May 05, 2017

Vinge is advising Adelis Equity Partners Fund 1 AB in connection with its acquisition of Knightec whereby Adelis will become the majority owner in Knightec together with founders Dimitris Gioulekas and Håkan Jarnbjer.

The transaction is subject to competition clearance.

Knightec is a consulting firm, which specializes in technology and management for the development of products, systems and production. The company is active primarily in the areas of life science, automotive, transportation, defense, energy and packaging. Since its establishment in 2003, Knightec has grown significantly and today employs over 500 consultants with revenues of SEK 500m.

Vinge’s team consists of responsible partner Jonas Johansson together with amongst others associates Filip Öhrner, Michaela Cronemyr, Anna Thoms, Johan Wahlbom and Siri Dunér. Partner Albert Wållgren and associate Josefine Lanker advises on acquisition financing issues.

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