M&A Deal Summary

Fiskars Acquires Royal Scandinavia A/S

On December 12, 2012, Fiskars acquired consumer products company Royal Scandinavia A/S from Axcel and Maj Invest Equity for 66M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Fiskars’ 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Fiskars’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Fiskars’ 1st transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-12-12
Target Royal Scandinavia A/S
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Fiskars
Sellers(s) Axcel
Maj Invest Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 66M EUR

Target

Royal Scandinavia A/S

Frederiksberg, Denmark
Royal Scandinavia A/S produces and sells lifestyle products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Fiskars

Espoo, Finland

Category Company
Founded 1649
Sector Consumer Products
Employees6,649
Revenue 1.2B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Fiskars is a manufacturer of branded consumer products for the home, garden, and outdoors. Fiskars was founded in 1649 and is based in Espoo, Finland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 5
Country: Denmark M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-08 Silva

Bromma, Sweden

Silva is a manufacturer of compasses and equipment in the outdoor segment. The SILVA brand is currently marketed to the Nordic region, Europe, Asia, and North America. Silva was founded in 1933 and is based in Bromma, Sweden.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-11 Gilmour

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Gilmour is a manufacturer of sprinkler and lawn products. Gilmour is based in Peoria, Illinois.

Buy €23M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Axcel

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 4.1B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Axcel Management AS is a private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts in Denmark and Sweden. Axcel primarily seeks companies with a strong Danish or Swedish base and international potential. The Firm looks to invest in companies with revenues of DKK 250 million (€ 35 million) to DKK 4 billion (€ 535 million). Axcel prefers majority positions. Axcel Management A/S was formed in 1994. The Firm is based in Copenhagen with an additional office in Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 49
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 15
Country: Denmark M&A 14 of 36
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-05 Georg Jensen

Frederiksberg, Denmark

Georg Jensen is a luxury brand that designs, manufactures and distributes jewellery, watches, fine silverware and high-end homeware. Georg Jensen was founded in 1904 and is based in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

Sell $140M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-31 EXHAUSTO A/S

Langeskov, Denmark

EXHAUSTO A/S is a producer of mechanical ventilation solutions for residential buildings, offices, schools and institutions, etc.

Buy -
SELLER

Maj Invest Equity

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 590M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maj Invest Equity A/S (formerly LD Invest Equity) is the private equity investment arm of financial management firm Maj Invest Holding A/S (formerly LD Invest A/S). Maj invests in small-cap Danish businesses generating sales of EUR 13 to 130 million with proven business models and established market positions. Maj Invest Equity was formed in 2005 and is based in Copenhagen.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 50
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 11 of 24
Country: Denmark M&A 19 of 50
Year: 2012 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-31 SSG

Herlev, Denmark

SSG is a specialist in facility services and damage control. The company maintains buildings, preventing and minimising damage, and saving valuable assets. SSG was founded in 1993 and is based in Herlev, Denmark.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-01 Sticks’n’Sushi

Copenhagen, Denmark

Sticks 'n' Sushi owns and operates a chain of Japanese restaurants. Sticks 'n' Sushi was founded in 1983 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Buy -