Symrise AG has, after having acquired shares corresponding to approximately 30.03 per cent of the votes in Probi AB (publ), launched a mandatory offer to the shareholders in Probi, with an offered price of SEK 40.10 per share. Vinge represents Symrise in connection with the mandatory offer.
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic, active ingredients, and raw materials as well as functional ingredients. The company’s share is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the market capitalisation of Symrise is EUR 4 billion.
Probi is a research-driven biotechnology company focused on the global probiotics market. Through Probi’s research Probi has developed probiotics with well-documented beneficial health effects. The company’s share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Small cap and the market capitalisation of Probi is approximately MSEK 375.
Vinge’s team primarily consists of Jesper Schönbeck, Oskar Belani, Joakim Hagberg and Sabina Börjesson.