Reference sub category: Buy-side

The Finnish State announced on 1 September that it will become the majority owner of Valmet Automotive Plc, an automotive contract manufacturer. As part of the ownership and financing arrangements, Finnish Minerals Group (FMG), wholly owned by the State, will become the majority owner of IONCOR Oy, which engineers and manufactures battery solutions and has … Read more

Sisu Partners acted as financial advisor for Efecte Oyj in the public tender offer of InteliWISE S.A., a Polish conversational artificial intelligence (AI) company listed on the NewConnect marketplace. At the end of the acceptance period on 29 June 2022, Efecte received irrevocable subscriptions for an aggregate amount of 6 175 244 shares, which represents … Read more

The Swedish fresh food specialist group JOHBECO, which includes Johan i Hallen and Bergfalk & Co, strengthens its position in Finland by acquiring the Finnish fish and seafood specialist Arvo Kokkonen Oy. Thanks to this partnership, Arvo Kokkonen can now also offer its customers in Finland a complete range of high-quality meat and delicatessen products. … Read more

Kesko has agreed to acquire the foodservice wholesaler Heinon Tukku Oy from the family-owned company Tukkuheino Oy and private individuals. The transaction enables Kesko to execute its growth strategy and increase its offering in the growing foodservice market. The acquisition is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority and the fulfilment of … Read more

Sisu Partners has advised Kiilto as its subsidiary KiiltoClean acquired CCS Healthcare from Segulah. CCS Healthcare Holding AB is the leading manufacturer and distributor of hygiene and first aid products in the Nordic region. After the acquisition, Kiilto is the market leader in hand and surface disinfection solutions also in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Sisu Partners has advised Kesko Corporation on its acquisitions of Reinin liha Oy and Kalatukku E. Eriksson Oy. Kesko’s Kespro is a leading foodservice distributor in Finland and is now expanding its range in fresh produce by acquiring two iconic companies and brands specialists in premium meats, fish and sea food in Finland.

Asiakastieto Group Plc acquires the entire capital stock of Emaileri Oy, which is established through a division from Websonic Oy, a provider of services in electronic communications and marketing.