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Mandate Vinge advises in connection with the sale of Fresks Group

March 29, 2019

Vinge has advised Litorina IV, Oscarson Invest and other shareholders in connection with the sale of Fresks Group to Kesko.

Fresks Group is a leading chain of Swedish builders’ merchants focusing primarily on the B2B segment. The company has 33 facilities and a turnover of approximately SEK 2,100 million pro forma.

Kesko’s acquisition is conditional upon the Swedish Competition Authority’s approval.

Vinge’s team consisted of Johan Winnerblad, Fredric Reissmüller, Manne Bergström, Milad Kamali, Trine Osen Bergqvist, Sofie Sundin and Jessica Öijer.

 

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