M&A Deal Summary

Lagercrantz Acquires COBS AB

On August 20, 2008, Lagercrantz acquired technology hardware company COBS AB

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lagercrantz’s 4th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Lagercrantz’s 6th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-08-20
Target COBS AB
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Lagercrantz
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

COBS AB

Vastra Frolunda, Sweden
COBS AB is a developer and marketer of wireless telephony systems with functions for, among other things, personal security and positioning in one and the same mobile handset.

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Buyer

Lagercrantz

Stockholm, Sweden

Category Company
Founded 1906
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees3,124
Revenue 9.4B SEK (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Lagercrantz is a technology group that offers value-creating technology, using either proprietary products or products from leading suppliers. Lagercrantz offers IP-classed enclosures, cabinets, and storage solutions; cabling solutions; safety products and systems; infra products; and measuring and control technical equipment. Lagercrantz was founded in 1906 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 35
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 4 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 33
Country: Sweden M&A 6 of 22
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-31 CAD Kompagniet A/S

Copenhagen, Denmark

CAD Kompagniet A/S is a provider of consulting business for computer-aided design (CAD) applications.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-05-03 Norwesco AB

Täby, Sweden

Norwesco AB is a developer, manufacturer and marketer niche range of electro-mechanical products for the electronics and construction industries.

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