Mandate

Vinge has advised CAREL Industries S.p.A in connection with acquisition

CAREL Industries S.p.A has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 82.4% stake in Kiona Holding AS, a leading Norwegian Software as a Service (“SaaS”) provider of prop-tech solutions for energy consumption optimization and building digitalization in retail & industrial refrigeration, public, commercial and multi-residential facilities. The acquisition consideration implies a 100% enterprise value of NOK 2,350,000,000 (c. SEK 2,428,255,000).

Vinge acted as counsel to CAREL with respect to Swedish matters in the transaction. Vinge advised CAREL alongside Thommessen.

CAREL, based in Italy and listed on the Milan stock exchange, is a global leader in the design, production and marketing of technologically advanced components and solutions for excellent energy efficiency in the control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment and systems.

Vinge’s team consisted mainly of Henrik Borna (M&A / IT), Niklas Törnell (M&A), Jonatan Karlsson (M&A) and Sophia Reutercrona (Employment).

 

Related

Vinge advises Lagercrantz Group in connection with the acquisition of ORAX

Lagercrantz Group has acquired all shares in AB ORAX, a leading provider of products for management and maintenance in the funeral and cemetery sector.
June 04, 2025

Vinge has advised Eleda in connection with its acquisition of Rail Solutions Scandinavia AB, Gridtec AB, Quantity Surveying Konsult Stockholm AB, Voene AB, Vägservice centralen i Norden AB and Frästech AB.

Vinge has advised the leading infrastructure group Eleda in connection with its parallel acquisitions of Rail Solutions Scandinavia (railway maintenance), Gridtec (engineering consultancy in electric power), Quantity Surveying Konsult Stockholm (cost control and project management), Voene (traffic safety), Vägservice centralen i Norden and Frästech (road and bridge maintenance). The acquired businesses had a strong profitability with a combined turnover of approximately 200 MSEK in 2024.
June 04, 2025