
Capidea invests in FlexoPrint
Danish private equity firm Capidea Management has acquired Randers-headquartered FlexoPrint Group, a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels.
The company's founder and former majority shareholder, Svend Lynge Jørgensen, will continues as shareholder and chair of the board of directors. Lars Ole Nauta will also continue as shareholder and after the transaction will become CEO of the FlexoPrint group.
With Capidea as new owner, the firm plans on growing its customer platform as the GP leads the generational succession of the group.
Capidea announced a first close for its Capidea Kapital III fund on DKK 750m in January 2018, intending to target the small-cap buyout market in Denmark.
Company
Headquartered in Randers and established in 1974, FlexoPrint produces self-adhesive labels for fast-moving consumer goods and logistics companies. In addition to the Danish market, the company also has sales in the other Nordic countries, and operates two subsidiaries in Germany, H&P Etiketten and the recently acquired Tom Etiketten, which focus on the German market.
The company has production facilities in Randers, Denmark, and in Salzbergen and Greven, Germany. FlexoPrint's customer base comprises companies within the food and beverage sector, retail chains and wholesalers. It employs a staff of 100.
People
Capidea Management – Henrik Normann Karlsen (associate partner).
FlexoPrint Group – Lars Ole Naut (CEO); Svend Lynge Jørgensen (founder).
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