M&A Deal Summary

Adelis Equity Partners Acquires Knightec

On May 3, 2017, private equity firm Adelis Equity Partners acquired business services company Knightec

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Adelis Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Adelis Equity Partners’ 5th transaction in Sweden.
Investment Fate
  • Knightec was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2022.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-05-03
Target Knightec
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Adelis Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Knightec

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Knightec is a fast-growing consultant company offering specialist R&D services, from idea to quality assured and connected product. Knightec operates within Telecom, Life Science, Automotive, Defense, Energy, and Packaging. Knightec’s vision is to drive change in the consultancy business by introducing new business models based on customer value. Knightec is based in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.

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Buyer

Adelis Equity Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Adelis Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market Nordic companies. The Firm pursues businesses valued up to €200 million with revenue of €10 to €300 million. Sectors of interest include business services, niche industrials, consumer, and healthcare services. Adelis Equity Partners was formed in 2012 and is based in Stockholm.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 37
Sector (Business Services) 2 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 26
Country (Sweden) 5 of 16
Year (2017) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-03 QMG

Espoo, Finland

QMG offers technical installation and services within electricity, heating, ventilation, sprinklers and automation. QMG was founded in 2013 and is based in Espoo, Finland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-03 AddPro

Malmö, Sweden

AddPro conducts operations in the IT area Secure & Efficient IT. With a combination of top-ranked consultants, strategic suppliers, selected cloud services, in-house data centers, and 24/7 staffed support, AddPro can provide customers with the best combination of solutions that meet high business requirements. AddPro was founded in 2000 and is based in Malmo, Sweden.

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