M&A Deal Summary

Sponsor Capital Acquires Van-ki

On March 1, 2022, private equity firm Sponsor Capital acquired building materials company Van-ki

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sponsor Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is Sponsor Capital’s 28th transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-03-01
Target Van-ki
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) Sponsor Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Van-ki

Helsinki, Finland
Van-ki is a domestic family business that sells building materials that comprise construction supplies, fasteners, and various tools. Van-ki was formed in 1993 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sponsor Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 428M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sponsor Capital is a private equity group focused on acquiring and investing in Finnish companies looking to expand abroad. The Firm targets profitable, stable businesses with €15 to €150 million in revenue. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, restructurings, family successions, divestitures, and privatizations. Sponsor Capital was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Helsinki.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 34
Sector (Building Materials) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 12 of 15
Country (Finland) 28 of 32
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-25 Fresh

Edsevö, Finland

Fresh is a food company that provides consumer-packaged salads under brands like Hetki salads and SalaattiMestari salad bar. Fresh was formed in 1995 and is based in Edsevö, Finland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-01 Myllyn Paras

Hyvinkaa, Finland

Myllyn Paras is a manufacturer of grain-based products such as flour, flakes, brans, pasta, frozen dough, and pastries. Myllyn Paras operates two manufacturing facilities, a mill, and a frozen bakery. Myllyn Paras was founded in 1928 and is based in Hyvinkaa, Finland.

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