M&A Deal Summary

Ratos Acquires Semcon

On October 27, 2022, private equity firm Ratos acquired information technology company Semcon

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ratos’ 2nd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Ratos’ 18th transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-10-27
Target Semcon
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Ratos
Deal Type Going Private

Target

Semcon

Göteborg, Sweden
Semcon has a passion for technology and delivers a wide range of services within engineering services and product information. Semcon was founded in 1980 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Ratos is a publicly-traded investment group focused on acquiring and growing un-listed companies. Ratos does not have any sector preferences and pursues platform companies throughout Scandinavia. The Firm's target investment size is 250M SEK to 5B SEK. Ratos looks to be an active owner in pursuing growth options and improving operations. Ratos was established in 1866 and is based in Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 31
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 3
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
Country (Sweden) 18 of 19
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-16 Knightec

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Knightec is a fast-growing consultant company offering specialist R&D services, from idea to quality assured and connected product. Knightec operates within Telecom, Life Science, Automotive, Defense, Energy, and Packaging. Knightec’s vision is to drive change in the consultancy business by introducing new business models based on customer value. Knightec is based in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-17 Aleido

Göteborg, Sweden

Aleido is an international company with a long heritage of driving the development of aftermarket information and learning solutions. Customers develop complex products or systems, or seek knowledge and confidence to create lasting change, within a wide range of industries including: automotive, telecom, advanced machinery, rail and medtech. Aleido is based in Göteborg, Sweden.

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