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Vinge advises Swedish Match in the acquisition of Gotlandssnus

July 31, 2018

Founded in 2002, Gotlandssnus develops, produces, and sells both snus and nicotine-free products, with sales in Sweden, the US, Asia, and parts of Europe.

The company sells popular brands such as Jakobsson’s snus and Qvitt (nicotine and tobacco free pouches). Gotlandssnus produces approximately 4 million cans per year. The production facility and head office are located in Romakloster, Gotland. The current managing director and founder Henrik Jakobsson will remain as the managing director of Gotlandssnus and also as a minority shareholder of the company.
 
Vinge’s team consisted of partner Jonas Johansson and associate Karl Klackenberg.

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