M&A Deal Summary

Felix Abba Oy Ab Acquires Oy Panda Ab

On May 26, 2005, Felix Abba Oy Ab acquired food company Oy Panda Ab from MB Funds

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Felix Abba Oy Ab’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Felix Abba Oy Ab’s 1st transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-05-26
Target Oy Panda Ab
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Felix Abba Oy Ab
Sellers(s) MB Funds
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Oy Panda Ab

Vaajakoski, Finland
Oy Panda Ab has claimed a solid position in the Finnish confectionery market, especially in licorice products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Felix Abba Oy Ab

Turku, Finland

Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Felix Abba Oy Ab produces dairy products and pickled vegetables.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Finland) 1 of 1
Year (2005) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

MB Funds

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MB Funds is a Finnish private equity firm focused on buy-outs, privatizations, buy and builds, and expansion capital transactions. The Firm targets mid-market companies throughout Scandinavia with €20 to €200 million in revenue. MB Funds was established in 1988 and is headquartered in Helsinki.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 20
Sector (Food) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 13
Country (Finland) 2 of 18
Year (2005) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-02-09 Arca Systems AB

Perstorp, Sweden

Arca Systems is a plastic packaging products and systems for transport and materials handling. Customer sectors include the assembly industry, retailing, beverages and agriculture. Arca Systems has some 900 employees.

Sell €190M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-11-17 A-Katsastus Oy

Vantaai, Finland

A-Katsastus Oy is a provider of vehicle inspection, driver’s examinations, and registration and other license services. A-Katsastus was founded in 1966 and is based in Vantaai, Finland.

Sell -