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Vinge advises EQT on its EUR 890 million sale of Dellner Couplers to Wabtec

March 19, 2025 M&A

Vinge together with Milbank advises the EQT VIII fund (“EQT”) on its sale of Dellner Couplers (“Dellner”), a leading provider of train connection systems for passenger rail, to Wabtec Corporation (a fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE: WAB). The transaction values Dellner at approximately EUR 890 million. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Dellner Couplers is a global leader in train connection systems, providing safety-critical components and services to rail manufacturers and operators worldwide. Founded in 1941 in Vika, Sweden, the Company has grown from a family-owned business into one of the most trusted partners of the global rail industry with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its advanced product portfolio includes couplers, gangways, dampers, and aftermarket services, supporting reliable and efficient rail transportation. Dellner has 17 subsidiaries around the world and more than 1,200 employees globally.

EQT was advised by J.P. Morgan Securities Plc, Milbank, Vinge and EY.

Vinge's team primarily consisted of Christina Kokko, Samra Tesser, Linus Adolfsson and Ian Linde.

Read the clients press release here.

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