M&A Deal Summary

FSN Capital, Altor Equity Partners and Ardian Acquire OptiGroup

On December 21, 2021, private equity firms FSN Capital, Altor Equity Partners and Ardian acquired distribution company OptiGroup from Altor Equity Partners and Triton Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is FSN Capital’s 4th, Altor Equity Partners’ 4th and Ardian’s 7th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is FSN Capital’s 20th, Altor Equity Partners’ 41st and Ardian’s 7th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-21
Target OptiGroup
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) FSN Capital
Altor Equity Partners
Ardian
Sellers(s) Altor Equity Partners
Triton Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

OptiGroup

Molndal, Sweden
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.

Search 214,238 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try Free

Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

FSN Capital

Oslo, Norway

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

FSN Capital is a private equity firm focused on opportunities in Scandinavia. FSN looks to make control investments in mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. FSN targets businesses with the potential to 'become international leaders'. FSN Capital was formed in 1999 and has offices in Oslo, Munich, and Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 51 of 61
Sector: Distribution M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 14 of 15
Country: Sweden M&A 20 of 21
Year: 2021 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-30 EET International

Birkerod, Denmark

EET International is a value-adding niche IT distributor, providing suppliers and customers with expert industry knowledge, intelligent logistics solutions, unique sales service, and smart marketing tools. EET International was founded in 1986 and is based in Birkerod, Denmark.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-18 Seriline

Stockholm, Sweden

Seriline is a provider of physical access management solutions, such as physical credentials, card readers, and online identity management systems. Seriline was founded in 1990 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Buy -
Buyer

Altor Equity Partners

Stockholm, Sweden

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 8.3B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Altor Equity Partners is a private equity firm that looks to principally invest in medium-sized Nordic based companies across a broad range of industries. Altor typically seeks control positions when investing. Prospective companies generally have revenues of €50 to €500 million. Broad areas of interest include healthcare services, electronics, technology, financial services, business services, niche manufacturing, capital equipment, software, marine, consumer products, and communications. Altor Equity Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 88 of 99
Sector: Distribution M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 21 of 24
Country: Sweden M&A 41 of 46
Year: 2021 M&A 10 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-25 KonfiDents

Bensheim, Germany

KonfiDents is a dental group where key opinion leaders in high-quality dentistry are joining forces to reshape the future of the German dental market. KonfiDents was founded in 2018 and is based in Bensheim, Germany.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-24 Svea Solar

Bromma, Sweden

Svea Solar is a green energy and installs solar systems, car chargers, and batteries. Svea Solar was founded in 2013 and is based in Bromma, Sweden.

Buy -
Buyer

Ardian

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 127.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardian is a mega-sized diversified investment group focused on opportunities worldwide. Ardian invests across and manages funds focused on small and mid-sized buyouts, growth capital financings, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and co-investment opportunities. Ardian's small-buyouts group targets controlling interests in French, German, and Italian businesses valued up to €100 million. It's mid-sized buyout group seeks businesses valued up €1.5 billion and does not have any geographic limitations. The Infrastructure team looks for European opportunities and can commit up to €1 billion per transaction. The Mezzanine group supports junior capital commitments of €5 to €80 million. In addition to direct investing, Ardian also manages various private equity fund-of-funds. Ardian was founded in 1996 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 419 of 464
Sector: Distribution M&A 7 of 7
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 134 of 155
Country: Sweden M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2021 M&A 27 of 27
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-21 SCHWIND

Kleinostheim, Germany

SCHWIND is a developer, producer, and marketer of a comprehensive product portfolio for the treatment of ametropia and corneal diseases consisting of diagnostic systems, software modules for individual treatment planning as well as excimer laser systems. SCHWIND was founded in 1958 and is based in Kleinostheim, Germany.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-01 Norstella

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

Norstella is a global pharma intelligence solutions provider. Norstella helps life sciences clients navigate complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle, from pipeline to patient. Norstella was founded in 1994 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Altor Equity Partners

Stockholm, Sweden

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 8.3B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Altor Equity Partners is a private equity firm that looks to principally invest in medium-sized Nordic based companies across a broad range of industries. Altor typically seeks control positions when investing. Prospective companies generally have revenues of €50 to €500 million. Broad areas of interest include healthcare services, electronics, technology, financial services, business services, niche manufacturing, capital equipment, software, marine, consumer products, and communications. Altor Equity Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 45 of 55
Sector: Distribution M&A 2 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 11 of 14
Country: Sweden M&A 16 of 21
Year: 2021 M&A 9 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-25 KonfiDents

Bensheim, Germany

KonfiDents is a dental group where key opinion leaders in high-quality dentistry are joining forces to reshape the future of the German dental market. KonfiDents was founded in 2018 and is based in Bensheim, Germany.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-24 Svea Solar

Bromma, Sweden

Svea Solar is a green energy and installs solar systems, car chargers, and batteries. Svea Solar was founded in 2013 and is based in Bromma, Sweden.

Buy -
SELLER

Triton Partners

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 21.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Triton Partners is an investment firm focused on investing in medium-size companies headquartered in Western and Northern Europe. This includes businesses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Triton generally pursues market leading companies with the potential for change, as well as growth opportunities through operational improvements. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials. Triton Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 57
Sector: Distribution M&A 2 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 13
Country: Sweden M&A 13 of 16
Year: 2021 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-25 LeDap

Stockholm, Sweden

LeDap is an international group of padel companies. The company operates a network of padel clubs, booking platforms, e-commerce as well as padel court manufacturing. LeDap was founded in 2021 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-17 Clinigen Group

Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Clinigen Group is a specialty global pharmaceutical products company. Clinigen Group was founded in 2008 and is based in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom.

Buy £1.2B