Norway
Nordic unquote" November/December 2011
The Swedish Economic Crime Authority has raided the offices of legal firm Vinge after arresting an associate for insider dealing.
Herkules bolts Friskhuset onto Hjelp24
Helse Holding AS, a holding company controlled by Herkules Capital and which also owns Hjelp24, has wholly acquired Norwegian health services provider Friskhuset AS.
Nordic deal activity stumbles in Q3
Activity in the Nordic region was sharply down in the third quarter, mirroring activity in many parts of Europe, according to the latest unquote” Nordic Private Equity Index, published in association with KPMG.
unquote" Nordic Private Equity Index Q3 2011
Nordic private equity activity saw a slowdown in the third quarter, mirroring that seen in the rest of Europe.
Nordic buyouts: Sailing to recovery
Unquote” data points to the Nordic private equity industry recovering faster than the rest of Europe. Although buyout activity is low at the moment, trends emerging from long-term data tell a different tale. Sonnie Ehrendal reports
Nordic unquote" October 2011
After a promising start, buyout activity in Europe might slow down even further in the fourth quarter of 2011 and risks falling behind last year’s levels.
NorInnova increases stake in Dualog
NorInnova Invest has increased its stake in Norwegian maritime communications company Dualog.
Warburg Pincus backs newco Explora Petroleum
Warburg Pincus has announced that it will back Norwegian oil and gas exploration newco Explora Petroleum with up to $150m.
Knut N. Kjær joins FSN Capital as chairman
FSN Capital has appointed Knut N. Kjær chairman, effective from 1 August 2011.
Procuritas buys Farma Holding
Procuritas has acquired a majority stake in pharmaceutical supplier Farma Holding.
WHEB backs Green Energy Group
WHEB Partners has invested in Oslo-based Green Energy Group (GEG), a supplier of small-scale geothermal power plants.
Nordic unquote” out now
The latest digital edition of Nordic unquote” is out now, featuring all the latest analysis, deals and exits in the region.
Nordic unquote" September 2011
Buyout activity in the Nordics could return to levels seen pre-credit crunch, according to unquote” research. If Nordic deal activity continues at the pace seen in the first half of 2011, volume and value look set to almost reach 2007 levels, marking...
Nordic buyouts set to return to 2007 levels
Buyout activity in the Nordics could return to levels seen in 2007, according to unquote” research. If Nordic deal activity continues at the pace seen in the first half of 2011, volume and value look set to fall just short of 2007 levels, marking a...
GMT-backed DOCUgroup completes bolt-on
GMT Communications Partners’ portfolio company DOCUgroup has acquired information and marketing service providers Sverige Bygger AB and Norge Bygges AS for a total consideration of €15.2m.
Reiten-backed QuestBack acquires Globalpark
Reiten & Co’s portfolio company QuestBack AS has acquired and merged with German social CRM vendor Globalpark AG.
Nordic unquote" July/August 2011
Just a few months after closing what many call Europe’s most impressive fund of the year, Montagu is waving goodbye to two directors, unquote” has learned from sources close to the fund.
Nordic private equity shines in Q2
The Nordic market is back in full swing, according to figures from the latest Nordic unquote" Private Equity Index, published in association with KPMG.
Nordic unquote” Private Equity Index Q2 2011
In the latest edition of Nordic unquote” Private Equity Index, in association with KPMG.
Ratos-backed Arcus acquires Excellars stake
Ratos’ portfolio company Arcus-Gruppen has acquired a 51% stake in Norwegian wine wholesaler Excellars AS.
Argentum appoints Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer
Norwegian fund-of-funds Argentum has appointed Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as director of investor relations and business development.
Incitia partially exits Algeta – reaps 8x
Incitia Ventures has sold 50% of its shareholding in Oslo-based biotech company Algeta ASA, generating an 8x return on investment.
Ghosh joins GE Capital leverage team
GE Capital has appointed Amitav Ghosh to its European leveraged finance team. He joins the firm as executive director.
CapMan’s Eastway merges with AVAB CAC
CapMan’s portfolio company Eastway has merged with Norwegian AVAB CAC AS and AVAB CAC Bergen AS.