M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-10-04 |
| Target | Admincontrol |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | Visma |
| Sellers(s) |
Herkules Capital
Armada |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Visma offers software and services that simplify and digitize core business processes in the private and public sectors. Visma was founded in 1985 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 45 of 89 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 4 of 17 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 41 of 82 |
| Country: Norway M&A | 9 of 12 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 7 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-12 |
Bluegarden Holding A/S
Ballerup, Denmark Bluegarden develops and offers payroll and HR administration and selected services within strategic HRM to the Scandinavian market. Bluegarden has established a leading position in the market and is today serving 65.000 customers in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The group has 550 employees and its net revenue amounted to 793 MDKK in 2016.The company’s headquarter is located in Ballerup, Denmark. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-18 |
OptiWay AB
Kristianstad, Sweden OptiWay AB delivers high quality consultancy services in geographic IT and develops geodata products on the local and international markets. The company was founded in 2005 and has since then helped customers and partners identify, define and realize their business and technological capabilities. OptiWay has 20 employees and headquarters in Kristianstad as well as offices in Malmö and Ronneby. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 15.1B NOK |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Herkules Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in established companies located in Norway and other Nordic countries. Herkules looks to commit NOK 100 to NOK 1200 million of equity capital per transaction and will consider investing in public and private companies. Sectors of interest include oil services, healthcare, consumer, trade/retail, services and telecom. The Firm's investment horizon is typically five to seven years. Herkules was formerly known as Fer Private Equity. The Firm is based in Lysaker, Norway.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 20 of 34 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 10 of 14 |
| Country: Norway M&A | 17 of 28 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-11 |
Beckmann
Kristiansand, Norway Beckmann AS is a provider of school backpacks with unique value, functional and ergonomic design offering. The company offers products and services to consumers in over 20 countries and more than 50% of its revenues now come from international markets. Beckmann was formed in 1946 and is headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-20 |
Eterni
Bergen, Norway Eterni is one of Norway’s largest and fastest growing recruitment and staffing companies serving 1,500 customers within the education, construction, logistics and food production verticals. Eterni was founded in 2011 and is based in Bergen, Norway. |
Buy | - |
| 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 | 8 of 14 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 4 of 5 |
| Country: Norway M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-13 |
Silmäasema Fennica Oy
Helsinki, Finland Silmäasema Fennica Oy provides eye care services and optician chain. Silmäasema Fennica is based in Helsinki, Finland. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-27 |
Prosero Security Group
Stockholm, Sweden Prosero Security Group offers project planning, installation, and service in the fields of alarms and surveillance, fire safety, and lock and access control systems. Prosero Security Group is based in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Buy | - |
