Litorina buys Sweden's Björnkläder

Private equity firm Litorina has acquired Swedish retailer BjУЖrnklУЄder from the Davis Service Group.

Investing via its third fund, the deal was led by Litorina Partner Lars Verneholt.

Founded in Gothenburg in 1905, Björnkläder is a wholesale and retail business specialising in workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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