Vinge has advised Ikano Bank AB (publ) in connection with the acquisition of a consumer credit unsecured loan portfolio from Nordnet Bank AB. The final purchase price will be based on the outstanding loan volume in the portfolio as of closing date. As of March 2024, the outstanding loan volume in the portfolio amounted to approximately SEK 3.8 billion. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Two of BHG’s existing businesses, i.e., Hemfint Kristianstad AB with the site hemfint.se and Arc E-Commerce AB with the site Outl1.se, are being consolidated. At the same time, Trendrum AB with the site trendrum.se is acquired. Together they form Hemfint Group, the turnover of which in 2023 amounted proforma to approximately SEK 800 million.
Vinge advised Dr Schär in the acquisition of Semper AB:s glutenfree business Dr. Schär, an Italian based company, is a developer of product for special nutritional needs.
Vinge advises Lagercrantz Group AB in connection with its acquisition of 96% of the shares in Prido AB. Prido AB was founded in 1973 and is today one of Europe's largest manufacturers of high-quality industrial folding doors, with an annual revenue of approximately SEK 300 million. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities and is expected to close in March 2024.
1Vision Biogas AB, a company controlled by Aneo, HitecVision and St1, has made a public mandatory bid for all shares in Biokraft International AB. The offer values the shares of Biokraft at approximately SEK 900 million. Vinge advises 1Vision Biogas.
Vinge has advised Attendo, the largest care company in the Nordic region, in connection with the conclusion of an agreement to acquire Team Olivia's Swedish care operations (excluding personal assistance). Attendo thereby strengthens its position within care for people with disabilities, individual and family care as well as home care in Sweden.
Vinge advises EQT Healthcare Growth, a new dedicated healthcare buy-out strategy introduced by EQT, in connection with its first investment – the acquisition of the biotech company, Mabtech, from IK Small Cap II Fund and several minority sellers.
Vinge has advised Byggfakta Group Nordic HoldCo AB (publ) in connection with a public takeover offer provided by Stirling Square, TA Associates and Macquarie Capital, through Giant BidCo, to the shareholders of Byggfakta. The offer price is SEK 46 per share and values Byggfakta to approximately SEK 10.1 billion.
Lantmännen has signed an agreement to acquire HKScan Corporation’s Swedish operations, HKScan Sweden AB. The acquisition includes all operations in Sweden and the brands Scan, Pärsons and Bullens. The acquisition means that Lantmännen is broadening and strengthening its business portfolio from field to fork – and that long-term conditions for Swedish agriculture are strengthened.
Vinges advises the EQT X fund (or “EQT Private Equity”) in connection with its investment in the Nordic software companies HVD Group (Hantverksdata) and Next (Next One Technology). Both companies serve the tradespeople and construction industry, with HVD Group focused on installation and service professions – such as electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation firms – while Next is focused on contractors. HVD Group’s platform complements that of Next, and the investment thus paves the way for a further strengthened product offering, which builds on both companies’ strong customer satisfaction scores.
Veoneer is the world leader in automotive electronic restraint control systems and has sold more than 1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors. Veoneer’s scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are saving lives by mitigating the effects of car crashes. In 2023, the company’s products are part of more than 40 scheduled vehicle launches. The company has approximately 2,700 employees in 11 countries.
Vinge advises Altor Funds (“Altor”), the founders and the other sellers in connection with Bain Capital Private Equity (“Bain Capital”), a leading global private investment firm, acquiring a controlling stake in Eleda from Altor, which will reinvest a minority share. Eleda’s founders, Johan Halvardsson and Peter Condrup, and senior executives in Eleda will also reinvest a substantial share. Through the transaction, Altor, Eleda and Bain Capital establish a partnership for future expansion.
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) have invested USD 150 million in Northvolt by of a convertible debt instrument. The financing will be used to realize the new site Northvolt Six in Québec. When the battery factory is completed, it will have an annual production capacity of up to 60 GWh.
Vinge has advised Repligen Corporation and subsidiaries ("Repligen"), a multinational life sciences group that develops and commercializes highly innovative bioprocess technologies and systems that enable efficiency in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process, in connection with its acquisition of Metenova Holding AB with subsidiaries (“Metenova”).
