Vinge has advised the Swedish state in connection with the reconstruction proceedings of SAS

Vinge has advised the Swedish state in connection with the reconstruction proceedings of SAS. The proceedings, which included considerations regarding state aid approved by the European Commission, have among other things involved restructuring, debt write-downs as well as an investment by a consortium consisting of Castlelake, Air France-KLM, Lind Invest and the Danish state. In total, the investment amounted to approximately USD 1.2 billion in SAS, divided into USD 475 million in unlisted equity and USD 725 million in convertible debt.

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the launch of a Nordic property well-being service group

Vinge has advised the Nordic private equity firm Axcel in connection with its establishment of a new property well-being service group by creating a platform of 15 companies across Sweden and Norway. The group offers inspection, maintenance and incident management services for properties, with a focus on indoor air quality, moisture and pipes.

Vinge advises Fidelio Capital in the divestment of a minority stake in Odevo to CVC Capital Partners

Vinge has advised Fidelio Capital (“Fidelio”) and the other shareholders of Odevo Group (“Odevo”) in connection with the divestment of a minority shareholding to funds controlled by CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”). Fidelio, the existing management team and other minority shareholders of Odevo will retain a majority holding in the company.

Vinge advisor in connection with sale in Vitamin Well

Vinge advises Bridgepoint Development Capital III and Bridgepoint Europe VI (”Bridgepoint”), founders as well as the other shareholders in connection with Cinven, an international private equity firm, acquiring a significant stake in Vitamin Well Group (“Vitamin Well”) and thereby becoming the new lead investor, while Bridgepoint, founders and the other shareholders will retain significant minority stakes following the transaction.

Vinge advises Bergs Timber AB (publ) and Bitus A

Vinge advises Bergs Timber AB (publ) and Bitus AB in connection with the divestment of the Fågelfors pellets business to J. Rettenmeier & Söhne. The Fågelfors pellets factory is based in Fågelfors in Högsby. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Vinge has advised Eleda in connection with the acquisition of Sartor & Drange AS

Vinge, together with Thommessen, advised the infrastructure group Eleda in connection with the acquisition of Sartor & Drange AS, a market-leading civil engineering contractor in the Bergen region. Sartor & Drange AS offers services in areas such as road, water and sewerage and foundation work in Western Norway. Sartor & Drange AS has approximately 200 employees and a turnover of approximately NOK 1,100 million.

Vinge advises Vinci Concessions SAS and its subsidiary SunMind SAS in connection with its acquisition of Helios Nordic Energy AB from Magnora ASA, management and early investors

Helios Nordic Energy specialises in developing solar farms and batteries to store energy until they become Ready to Build in the Nordics and Baltics.

Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure VI on its public offer for OX2

EQT Infrastructure VI, through its indirectly owned subsidiary Otello BidCo AB, announces a recommended public offer to the shareholders of OX2 AB (publ) (“OX2”). The shares are admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

Vinge advises Aspo on its acquisition of Swed Handling

Vinge advises Aspo, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, in the transaction whereby Aspo's subsidiary Telko expands its chemicals business in Sweden by acquiring Swed Handling, a leading Swedish chemical distributor, from TeRa Invest. As part of the transaction, Aspo’s subsidiary Leipurin expands its food industry business in Sweden, via the technical food ingredient distributor Kebelco, which is a subsidiary of Swed Handling. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Vinge has advised Ikano Bank AB (publ) in connection with the acquisition of a consumer credit unsecured loan portfolio from Nordnet Bank AB.

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.

Vinge advises BHG Group in connection with the consolidation of Hemfint Kristianstad and Arc E-Commerce as well as the acquisition of Trendrum

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

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 Prido AB

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.

Vinge advises 1Vision Biogas on its public offer for Biokraft

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 advises Attendo in connection with the acquisition of Team Olivias care operations

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.