Nordic unquote
AstraZeneca dental unit attracts private equity
Bridgepoint, Civen, PAI Partners, Warburg Pincus as well as producers of orthopedic devices Zimmer Holdings, are among the more than ten bidders for AstraZeneca's Astra Tech.
SVCA Conference: Nordic industry on the defensive
The private equity industry in Sweden has recently been subject to intense scrutiny by the media, despite being one of the strongest performing regions in terms of private equity returns in Europe. At the SVCA conference in Stockholm yesterday, professionals...
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Reiten & Co invest in Webstep
Reiten & Co has acquired a 62.5% stake in Norwegian IT consultancy firm Webstep.
Banks take over Relacom from Altor
Altor’s portfolio company Relacom has been taken over by the banks after the investor agreed to sell its shares.
IGC closes European operation
Swedish investment company Investor AB has restructured its venture capital arm, Investor Growth Capital (IGC).
Nordic unquote" April 2011
As with the majority of stock markets around the world, the earthquake that hit Japan in March affected the Nordic markets.
Robust first quarter activity in the Nordic region
The inaugural Nordic Private Equity Index published in association with KPMG reveals the Nordic buyout market to have maintained its momentum in the first quarter of 2011.
Nordic unquote" Private Equity Index
The inaugural Nordic unquote" Private Equity Index, in association with KPMG, shows;
ALMI Invest et al. inject SEK 15m into I-Tech
ALMI Invest, Volvo Technology Transfer, Mintage Scientific and Aquamarine Ltd have invested SEK 15m in Gothenburg-based I-Tech AB, a developer of paints for marine use.
Investinor and BW Ventures back OceanSaver
Investinor and BW Ventures Ltd have invested in OceanSaver AS, a ballast water management system provider.
EQT-backed Skykon bankrupt
EQT has had to write off its investment in Danish portfolio company Skykon A/S after it filed for bankruptcy in late 2010.
Nordic Capital latest to pull IPO
Nordic Capital has delayed the planned flotation of Swedish auto parts manufacturer FinnvedenBulten, according to reports.
Ratos refinances Anticimex
Ratos has completed a SEK 476m refinancing round of cleaning and sanitation service provider Anticimex.
Segulah sells stake in Exotic Snacks
Segulah has sold its stake in Exotic Snacks AB to a consortium led by the company’s founder Rolf Nilsson and board member Björn Krasse.
Investinor appoints two principals
Investinor has appointed Jon Øyvind Eriksen and Jan Håbrekke as principals.
Ratos refinances Arcus
Ratos has completed a NOK 220m refinancing round of Norwegian wine and spirit producer Arcus-Gruppen.
Carlyle and Providence considering Com Hem sale
The Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners are considering a sale of Swedish cable operator Com Hem, according to reports.
Verdane Capital acquires Eqvitec’s Fund III
Secondary specialist Verdane Capital has acquired Eqvitec Technology Fund III from Eqvitec.
Ratos-backed MCC acquires Carrier division
Ratos’ portfolio company Mobile Climate Control (MCC) has acquired Carrier Corporation’s AC-for-buses division.
Industrifonden fully exits Qliktech
Industrifonden has sold its remaining 6.5% stake in Qliktech after listing on NASDAQ in New York in July 2010.
Ratos acquires Finnkino for €94.3m
Ratos has acquired Finnish cinema chain Finnkino Oy from Sanoma for an enterprise value of €94.3m.
Northzone and Amadeus back Nyx
Northzone Ventures and Amadeus Capital have invested SEK 100m in Ludvika-based Nyx Security.
CapMan’s Cardinal Foods sells Norsk Kylling
CapMan’s portfolio company Cardinal Foods has sold its subsidiary Norsk Kylling to REMA Industrier.