Vinge advises EQT Healthcare Growth in connection with its acquisition of Mabtech

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 advises Byggfakta in connection with the public takeover offer from Giant BidCo

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.

Vinge advises Lantmännen in connection with its acquisition of HKScan’s Swedish operations

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.

Vinge advises EQT X in connection with its investment in HVD Group and Next One Technology

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.

Vinge represented affiliates of American Industrial Partners in entering into an agreement to acquire Veoneer’s Restraint Control Systems business from SSW Partners

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, the founders and the other sellers in connection with the divestment of a majority share in Eleda to Bain Capital

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.

Vinge has advised CDPQ in connection with an investment in Northvolt

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 legal advisor for Advania on the acquisition of RTS

Vinge acts as legal advisor for Advania in connection with the acquisition of RTS Group AB ("RTS").

Vinge advises Repligen Corporation in connection with the acquisition of Metenova

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”).

Vinge advises Altor in connection with its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Marshall Group AB (publ)

Vinge advises the Altor Funds (“Altor”) in connection with its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Marshall Group AB (publ) (“Marshall”) from Varenne AB, Varenne Invest I AB, Zenith Venture Capital I AB, Zenith Venture Capital III AB as well as a large number of smaller investors.

Vinge advises Altor in connection with the investment in H2 Green Steel

Vinge represents Altor in connection with its investment in H2 Green Steel. The investment has been carried out in connection with 1.5 billion euro investment round in H2 Green Steel. Investors participating in the capital raise included, in addition to Altor, inter alia AMF, GIC, Hitachi Energy, Kinnevik, Schaeffler, Andra AP-fonden, FAM, Hy24 and Just Climate.

Vinge advises Axel Johnson on its public offer for Dustin

Axel Johnson AB, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AxMedia AB, has made a public mandatory offer for all shares in Dustin Group AB (publ). The offer values all shares in Dustin at approximately SEK 3.2 billion.

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the acquisition of Progrits, a leading software company in vertical software and information services

Progrits consists of ten businesses that develop specialised solutions within transport and logistics, vehicle digital solutions and integrated e-commerce. The B2B software company simplifies and automates customer information handling and workflows for approximately 5,000 Nordic and international customers.

Vinge advises Procuritas on its acquisition of PropTech Sweden

Vinge advises Procuritas Capital Investor VII (“Procuritas”) in connection with its acquisition of PropTech Sweden AB (“PropTech Sweden”) and its subsidiaries Axcell Fastighetspartner AB (“Axcell Fastighetspartner AB”) and Ömangruppen Svenska AB (“Ömangruppen”).

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the investment in XPartners

Vinge has advised Axcel in connection with the investment in XPartners Samhällsbyggnad (“XPartners”), a sustainability-focused technical consulting group, specialising in infrastructure, public and commercial buildings as well as environmental services.