M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-11-18 |
| Target | Suomen Lähikauppa Oy |
| Sector | Retail |
| Buyer(s) | Kesko |
| Sellers(s) |
Vaaka Partners
Triton Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Employees | 17,724 |
| Revenue | 11.8B EUR (2023) |
Kesko is a Finnish listed trading sector company that operates in the grocery trade, the home improvement and specialty goods trade, and the car trade. Kesko was founded in 1940 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (Finland) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-11 |
K-Maatalous-Otra
Tampere, Finland K-Maatalous-Otra is an agricultural machinery manufacturer that offers farming equipment and grain trading solutions. K-Maatalous-Otra was established in 1963 and is based in Tampere, Finland. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 625M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Vaaka Partners is a Finnish private equity firm focused on buyouts of small and medium-sized Scandinavian businesses valued up to €100 million. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and targets companies with sales of €10 to €200 million. Vaaka was originally established in 1989 and was formerly a unit of Pohjola Bank plc. before becoming independent in 2010. Vaaka Partners is based in Helsinki.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 21 |
| Sector (Retail) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 10 |
| Country (Finland) | 13 of 21 |
| Year (2015) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-26 |
Viafin Oy
Espoo, Finland Viafin Oy manufactures pulp towers, pressure vessels and industrial piping assemblies. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-04 |
Unisport
Vantaa, Finland Unisport is a provider in the installation of a wide range of surfaces and equipment. It manufactures and markets athletic flooring and astroturf. Unisport was founded in 1998 and is based in Vantaa, Finland. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 15.6B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 22 of 51 |
| Sector (Retail) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 12 of 28 |
| Country (Finland) | 2 of 3 |
| Year (2015) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-01 |
Assemblin
Hägersten, Sweden Assemblin is a technical installation/services company focused on specialist services - primarily within Electrical, Heating & Plumbing, and HVAC. The Company offers an array of services in heating and water sanitation, ventilation and electrical installation under the brand Assemblin. Assemblin was founded in 1949 and is based in Hägersten, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-02 |
Inflight Service Group
KISTA, Sweden Inflight Service Group is an airline buy on board provider in Europe, with a focus on the Nordic and Baltic regions. |
Sell | Fr.130M |
