M&A Deal Summary

Ratos Acquires Bisnode

On January 1, 2005, private equity firm Ratos acquired information services company Bisnode

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ratos’ 1st transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is Ratos’ 5th transaction in Sweden.
Investment Fate
  • Bisnode was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2020 for 818M USD.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-01-01
Target Bisnode
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) Ratos
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Bisnode

Solna, Sweden
Bisnode is a provider of smart data and analytics. Bisnode uses the highest quality local and global data from over 550 data sources. With analysis, abstract data is transformed into relevant decision basis. Bisnode was established in 1989 and is based in Solna, Sweden.

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DESCRIPTION

Ratos is a publicly-traded investment group focused on acquiring and growing un-listed companies. Ratos does not have any sector preferences and pursues platform companies throughout Scandinavia. The Firm's target investment size is 250M SEK to 5B SEK. Ratos looks to be an active owner in pursuing growth options and improving operations. Ratos was established in 1866 and is based in Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 31
Sector: Information Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 7 of 23
Country: Sweden M&A 5 of 19
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-07-06 Jøtul

Kråkerøy, Norway

Jøtul is a manufacturer and distributor of cast-iron stoves and fireplaces, inserts and cassettes. Jøtul has a strong global market position through the group’s primary brands Jøtul and Scan. Manufacturing mainly takes place in Norway and Denmark, with smaller units in France and the US. The company’s products are sold worldwide through its sales subsidiaries and distributors. Jøtul was founded in 1853 and is based in Kråkerøy, Norway.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-12 Arcus

Hagan, Norway

Arcus is a manufacturer and distributor of wines. Arcus also represents a number of international brands. Bardine, Gibson's Gin, Plantation Rome, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Fireball, Jose Cuervo, Bushmills, and Giffard. Arcus was founded in 2004 and is based in Hagan, Norway.

Buy Nkr434M