M&A Deal Summary

OptiGroup Acquires Olsonic AB

On December 21, 2016, OptiGroup acquired technology hardware company Olsonic AB

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is OptiGroup’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is OptiGroup’s 6th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-12-21
Target Olsonic AB
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) OptiGroup
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Olsonic AB

Askim, Sweden
Olsonic AB is a Swedish full-service wholesaler within Viscom, Company holds a market major position in serving customers with effective print- and presentation solutions, including software and hardware for small and large format print together with installation, after-sales services and trainings.

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Buyer

OptiGroup

Molndal, Sweden

Category Company
Founded 1936
Sector Distribution
Employees1,588
Revenue 1.0B EUR (2019)
DESCRIPTION

OptiGroup is a distribution group offering customised supply solutions to B2B customers. OptiGroup companies specialise in providing customers, primarily within cleaning & facility management, hotel & restaurant, healthcare, manufacturing industries and the graphical sector, with products and services that streamline operations and promote a more successful business. OptiGroup was founded in 1936 and is based in Molndal, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 26
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 11 of 24
Country: Sweden M&A 6 of 9
Year: 2016 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-20 Papyrus France Holding SAS

Pantin, France

Papyrus France Holding SAS engages in distribution of printing papers and related paper products. The company offers paper for graphic arts and cardboards, and paper for packaging, as well as printing papers and office papers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-09 Procurator AB

Malmö, Sweden

Procurator AB is a distributor of protective clothing and personal protective equipment as well as cleaning, hygiene and facility supplies to customers in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Estonia. The company, headquartered in Malmö, had revenues of approximately EUR 120 million in 2015 and has about 260 employees.

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