M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-02-26 |
| Target | Smartvatten |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Norvestor Equity AS
Armada |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.1B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Norvestor Equity is an independent private equity group focused on opportunities throughout Norway and the nearby Nordic region. Norvestor generally looks to acquire control positions in businesses with strong market positions, clear potential for sales and earnings growth, and motivated management. Sectors of interest include engineering/technology, food/beverage, IT, telecommunications, maritime equipment, oil services, power/energy, retail, and services/outsourcing. The Firm's investment size is €10 to €45 million in companies with enterprise values of €20 to €125 million. Norvestor Equity is based in Oslo with an additional office in Stockholm.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70 of 85 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 6 of 7 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 48 of 59 |
| Country: Finland M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-28 |
Pearl
Oslo, Norway Pearl is a Customer Experience and Enterprise Recourse Planning partner providing one-stop IT solutions and operations to Nordic corporations. Specialized in SAP, Pearl delivers leading cloud capabilities with certification from both AWS and Microsoft Azure. Pearl was founded in 2006 and based in Oslo, Norway |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-04 |
Permascand
Ljungaverk, Sweden Permascand is an engineering and manufacturing company across the business areas of electrochemical process technology, water treatment systems and welded equipment & components. Permascand was founded in 1971 and is based in Ljungaverk, Sweden. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 500M EUR |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Armada Mezzanine is an independent mezzanine firm focused on financing buyouts, recapitalizations, and expansions of small and medium-sized Nordic companies. Armada generally targets companies valued from €20 to €150 million with stable cash-flows, attractive growth opportunities, and sustainable competitive advantages. Sectors of interest include industrial products, services, and technology. Armada Mezzanine was established in 2000 and has offices in Helsinki and Stockholm.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 28 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 15 of 15 |
| Country: Finland M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 |
SPI Global Play
Malmo, Sweden SPI Global Play is a European designer, manufacturer, and supplier of equipment for indoor playgrounds and other leisure-related activities. The company has a local presence in fifteen countries and a wide distributor base in twelve countries, together covering five continents. SPI Global Play was founded in 1974 and is based in Malmo, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-24 |
SmartCraft
Hønefoss, Norway SmartCraft is a provider of ERP systems for craftsmen to make cost reduction, and efficiency improvement and made small and medium-sized businesses competitive. The SmartCraft system is a core to success for everyone in the entrepreneurial business, crafts, and trade. SmartCraft was formed in 1987 and is based in Hønefoss, Norway. |
Sell | - |