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’s team consisted mainly of Johan Larsson, Philip Moré and Emelie Liljeblad (M&A), Marcus Glader, David Olander, Martin Bergqvist and Sara Stålebring (Competition and FDI), Johan Cederblad (Permits and regulatory matters), William Karo Persson (Employment), Madelene Andersson (Real Estate), Mario Saad and Filippa Eriksson (Commercial agreements), Axel Lennartsson (Intellectual property), Karl-Gustaw Tobola and Jakob Rehnström (Banking and finance), Nicklas Thorgerzon (GDPR) and Gabriella Balbo (Transaction Support Senior Coordinator).
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