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Intelerad announces significant investment from TA to accelerate growth

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A joins Hg and ST6 in supporting Intelerad to advance clinical efficiency and patient care through innovative medical imaging technology.

RALEIGH, NC and MONTREAL, CANADA, July 14, 2022 – Intelerad, a leading global provider of enterprise medical imaging solutions, today announced that TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global growth private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to make a growth investment in the company. TA joins Intelerad’s majority investor, Hg, a leading software and services investor, and ST6, a highly experienced team of software operating executives and minority investor. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022 pending customary regulatory approval.

“We’re excited to welcome TA as a partner on our continued journey to improve healthcare through innovative technology. With their deep industry knowledge and experience scaling healthcare technology companies, the addition of TA and continued support from Hg will help Intelerad to significantly advance our growth strategy and value to customers.”

Mike Lipps, CEO of Intelerad

Founded in 1999, Intelerad provides medical imaging software and enterprise workflow solutions to healthcare providers worldwide. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and Montreal, Canada, the company serves nearly 2,000 customers around the world, including radiology groups, outpatient imaging centers, hospitals and healthcare systems, managing over 50 billion medical images and empowering more than 300,000 clinicians, who collectively read over 140 million exams on Intelerad’s platform each year.

“We have followed Intelerad for several years and continue to be impressed by its differentiated solutions, strong growth and leadership position.”

Mark Carter, a Managing Director at TA.

“Building on its momentum in the sector, we believe Intelerad is well positioned to further strengthen and expand its suite of solutions. We are supportive of Intelerad’s vision and excited to join the team as it enters the next phase of its growth journey,”

Ethan Liebermann, a Managing Director at TA

“Intelerad has built a platform that is making a difference in patient care by enabling significant efficiencies and speed-to-results for healthcare organizations. We’re proud to have supported the Intelerad team, who have achieved significant progress in such a short period, doubling the size of the business in two years.”

Hector Guinness and JB Brian, Partners at Hg

Globally, demand for scalable imaging and workflow solutions continues to increase as imaging sites consolidate and the volume of procedures grows, placing greater pressure on productivity. Intelerad’s growth strategy is to provide customers with one of the most scalable imaging platforms in the world, and as a result, Intelerad customers are already benefiting from an expanded suite of solutions, best-in-class flexibility, and increased support which will enable them to drive clinical efficiency and focus on providing enhanced patient care.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges facing this industry and accelerated the demand to improve patient care. Intelerad has recognized this need and is actively working to make its customers more productive, more agile, and more responsive. We look forward to partnering with TA to promote organic development and pursue strategic growth opportunities. The new investment from TA will help Intelerad further deliver the critical value that our customers need right now.”

Mark Friedman, Intelerad Executive Chairman and Managing Director at ST6.

Kirkland & Ellis is providing legal counsel to TA. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, DLA and McCarthy Tétrault LLP are providing legal counsel to Hg and Intelerad.

For further details:

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Tom Eckersley
+44 (0)208 148 5401

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Azadeh Varzi
+44 (0)207 404 5959
Hg@brunswickgroup.com

About Hg
Hg is a platform for software and services champions, focused on backing businesses that change how we all do business. Deep technology expertise, complemented by vertical application specialisation and dedicated operational support, provides a compelling proposition to management teams looking to scale their businesses. Hg has funds under management of over $40 billion, with an investment team of over 160 professionals, including a portfolio team of almost 50 operators, providing practical support to help our businesses to realise their growth ambitions. Based in London, Munich and New York, Hg has a portfolio of over 45 software and technology businesses, worth over $100 billion aggregate enterprise value, with over 65,000 employees globally, growing at over 20% per year

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Change of ownership for leading migration service provider: Serco Group Plc acquires ORS Group

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Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”) have sold their majority stake in ORS Group (“ORS”), a leading European provider of immigration services in the DACH region and Italy. The company has been acquired by Serco Group Plc (“Serco”), an international governmental service provider. Equistone acquired ORS in July 2013 and helped strengthen its international presence by entering the German and Italian markets.

ORS Group – short for Organisation for Refugee Services – was established in Zurich in 1992 and specialises in offering immigration services with a focus on public customers and governments in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy. The internationally recognised group, which enjoys a leading position in Europe, ensures that refugees receive professional care from their arrival and housing, through the care they receive during their asylum proceedings, to the assistance given to them with their professional and social integration. ORS Group currently has over 2,000 employees.

Equistone secured a majority stake in ORS in July 2013 and has worked in close collaboration with the management team since then to help the company expand its international presence. For example, the company successfully entered the German and Italian markets in recent years. With its sale to Serco, ORS is joining an experienced international service firm that specialises in providing migration-related services for national governments, in addition to other services.

Jürg Rötheli, CEO of ORS, states: “Demand from governments for support services in the area of migration has risen consistently in recent years. Thanks to the new partnership with Serco our customers will benefit from an even stronger global network. At the same time, we will also guarantee the same level of service and professionalism that customers have come to expect. Our new partner’s support and expertise will help us to keep developing ORS, while maintaining our commitment to quality services and high standards of care.”

David Zahnd and Stefan Maser led the transaction on behalf of Equistone. Equistone was advised by KPMG (M&A) and Vischer (Legal & Tax).

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KKR Expands Industrial Real Estate Portfolio in Phoenix With Acquisition of 101 at Van Buren

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired 101 at Van Buren, a newly constructed industrial park consisting of two Class A buildings located in Phoenix’s Southwest Valley industrial submarket, from a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital and Seefried Industrial Properties for a purchase price of approximately $90 million. The acquisition further grows KKR’s portfolio of high-quality industrial real estate across the Phoenix market to nearly three million square feet.

The property is strategically located in close proximity to major transportation nodes, including Interstate Highway 10 (I-10) and Arizona State Route 101 (Loop 101), and has over 600,000 square feet (“SF”) of space with state-of-the-art physical features designed for multi-tenant occupancy. The buildings were delivered in June 2022 and feature 135’+ truck courts and 36 foot clear heights.

“We are excited to add 101 at Van Buren to our portfolio,” said Ben Brudney, a Director in the Real Estate group at KKR who oversees the firm’s industrial investments in the United States. “We continue to invest in high-quality industrial real estate to meet the needs of modern supply chains and are encouraged by the continued momentum in the Phoenix market, including strong leasing velocity.”

The purchases were made through KKR Real Estate Partners Americas III, KKR’s Americas opportunistic equity real estate fund. Across its funds in the U.S., KKR has committed or acquired approximately $7 billion of logistics assets in the industrial sector since 2018 and currently owns over 45 million SF of industrial real estate in major U.S. metropolitan areas.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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Latour acquires MAXAGV

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2022-09-01 15:00

Investment AB Latour has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Latour Industries AB, acquired MAXAGV from the founders and management.

MAXAGV is a leading mobile robotics and software company providing automation technology for goods handling solutions with headquarter in Mölndal, Sweden, and 67 employees. Net sales amounts to approximately SEK 160 m, of which the vast majority is exported.

“We are pleased with the acquisition and convinced that MAXAGV is well positioned for continued global growth, driven by the strong growth in industry automatization. We are very happy to welcome MAXAGV to Latour”, says Björn Lenander, CEO of Latour Industries.

“I am delighted to see Latour Industries as our new owner. Latour is a long-term industrial owner that can support MAXAGV’s plan for continued international expansion”, says Erling Wessberg, CEO of MAXAGV.

As an effect of the acquisition the net debt of the Latour Group increases with about SEK 0.2 billion.

Göteborg, September 1, 2022

INVESTMENT AB LATOUR (PUBL)
Johan Hjertonsson, CEO

For further information, please contact:
Björn Lenander, CEO Latour Industries AB, +46 708 19 47 36
Gustav Samuelsson, Investment Director Investment AB Latour, +46 735 52 55 59

Latour Industries consists of a number of operating areas, each with its own business concept and business model. The ambition is to develop independent entities within the business area which can eventually become new business areas within the Latour Group. Latour Industries has an annual turnover of SEK 3 billion.

Investment AB Latour is a mixed investment company consisting primarily of a wholly-owned industrial operations and an investment portfolio of listing holdings in which Latour is the principal owner or one of the principal owners. The investment portfolio consists of ten substantial holdings with a market value of about SEK 66 billion. The wholly-owned industrial operations has an annual turnover of SEK 20 billion.

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Launch of Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund by DSM, InnovationQuarter and Capricorn Partners

A new venture fund building a sustainable society through early-stage investments in the Industrial Biotech industry

Today, Capricorn Partners announces the establishment of Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund, a new fund as part of its Cleantech portfolio of funds. The Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund invests in early-stage ventures that are using biotechnology solutions to meet the growing demand for products made in a sustainable way.

Industrial Biotechnology is a key technology for the transformation of society towards Net Zero Carbon and Circularity. This industry will accelerate rapidly in the next decades, driven by recent advancements in bio-engineering, Artificial Intelligence, process technology, and a growing regulatory push for low carbon industry. Industrial Biotechnology will provide sustainable alternatives for food & feed ingredients, chemicals and intermediates, advanced materials and energy.

Industrial Biotechnology is in a technology lifecycle phase that is favorable for early-stage venture investing. Many promising technologies are being developed at universities and technology institutes, with a particularly strong presence in the Benelux and other countries in North-West Europe. Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund invests in early-stage ventures in this industry, and assists them with their growth.

Rob van der Meij, Partner at Capricorn Partners:

Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund is an excellent addition to our portfolio of Cleantech funds. It targets an industry where we expect strong growth, and where ventures can create significant value. Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund complements our other funds such as the Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund which invests in later stage sustainable technologies.

Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund is an initiative of DSM (AMS: DSM), InnovationQuarter (the regional development agency of the greater Rotterdam-The Hague area in The Netherlands) and Capricorn Partners. The founding partners aim to establish a fund that will further strengthen the ecosystem around the Biotech Campus Delft and connect it to other centres of excellence in Belgium, France, Germany, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Pieter Wolters, Managing Director DSM Venturing:

The new fund is a perfect vehicle to further boost the unique knowledge ecosystem on and near the Biotech Campus Delft where solutions to tackle the most pressing challenges in for example the way we produce and consume food are being developed. DSM is happy to be a co-founding investor in the Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund, and we will continue to actively support and foster the scaling up of brilliant biotech inventions, companies and ventures that will sustainably transform health, nutrition and bioscience.

Liduina Hammer, Head of Investments at InnovationQuarter, stresses the importance of creating a sustainable production industry for the future economy of South Holland:

We support the transition from fossil to green factories in Zuid-Holland. Initiatives like PlanetB.io at the Biotech Campus in Delft support innovative companies to scale their biotech solutions and realise their impact for society. Through this fund we put extra effort in the most urgent climate and energy transition.

Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund is launched following a first close, and will start sourcing deals as of now. Interested investors are invited to join for a final close at a maximum of €25 million.

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American Securities Acquires Meridian Adhesives Group from Arsenal Capital Partners

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New York, NY– American Securities LLC (“American Securities”) and Arsenal Capital Partners (“Arsenal”) today announced that an affiliate of American Securities has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group (“Meridian” or the “Company”), in partnership with the management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Meridian is a leading producer of high-performance advanced adhesives for electronics, infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The Company sells a broad portfolio of chemistries and focuses on niche applications that require custom solutions and complex formulations. Meridian operates 25 facilities and serves over 5,000 customers in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX and employs approximately 560 people globally.

“We are grateful for the support of Arsenal over the past four years as we established Meridian as the go-to solution provider in the industry,” said Dan Pelton, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian. “We are excited about Meridian’s next phase of growth and our new partnership with American Securities.”

“The time that we have spent evaluating and investing in companies in the adhesives space gives us immense appreciation for Meridian’s leadership positions in attractive and growing end markets and applications,” commented Scott Wolff, a Managing Director of American Securities. “We are excited to support the Company’s organic growth and M&A strategies, innovation, and continued operational excellence so that Meridian can continue to solve problems for its customers.”

“Meridian’s growth has been a result of focusing on positive long-term trends in technologies and end markets, coupled with hard work from a talented leadership team and employee base,” said Roy Seroussi, an Investment Partner of Arsenal. “We look forward to our continued partnership with the Company and American Securities as we build a leading, global adhesives company.”

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisors to American Securities and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel. Citi and Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisors to Meridian and Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP served as legal counsel with respect to the transaction.

About Meridian Adhesives Group
Meridian Adhesives Group is a leading manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies. With a broad portfolio of dynamic solutions, Meridian serves the electronics, infrastructure, and industrial (flooring, packaging, and product assembly) markets. The group’s operations are located in the Americas, EMEA and Asia, with a multitude of sales/service offices worldwide that are positioned to serve Meridian’s global customer base. For more information, visit https://meridianadhesives.com.

About American Securities LLC
Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion. American Securities and its affiliates have more than $26 billion under management. For more information, visit www.american-securities.com.

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EQT sets target fund size for EQT Infrastructure VI at EUR 20 billion

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THIS IS INFORMATION THAT EQT AB (PUBL) IS OBLIGED TO MAKE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO THE EU MARKET ABUSE REGULATION. THE INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION, THROUGH THE AGENCY OF THE CONTACT PERSON SET OUT BELOW AT 21:00 CET ON 31 AUGUST 2022.

EQT has today set the target size for the EQT Infrastructure VI fund at EUR 20 billion. The actual fund size is dependent on the outcome of the fundraising process and may be higher or lower than the target size. The EQT Infrastructure VI fund’s investment strategy and commercial terms are expected to be materially in line with the predecessor fund EQT Infrastructure V.

To ensure continuity between two fund generations, EQT’s capital raisings usually follow a cycle with successor funds targeted to be in a position to commence investment activities when the predecessor fund is close to being fully invested. This means that the commitment period of the predecessor fund typically ends when approximately 80 to 90 percent of its total commitments are invested, with remaining commitments being available primarily for add-on acquisitions and strategic capital injections as well as for ongoing expenses.

Management fees for the EQT Infrastructure VI fund will be charged from the earlier of (i) the date of signing of its first investment; or (ii) the date of termination of the commitment period of the EQT Infrastructure V fund. Management fees on the EQT Infrastructure V fund will thereafter be based on net invested capital.

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EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. As of 30 June 2022, EQT had EUR 77 billion in assets under management across 36 active funds within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.

The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in 23 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas and has close to 1,500 employees.

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Oakley invests in Phenna Group and CTS Group

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Oakley Capital (“Oakley”) is pleased to announce that Fund V is investing in leading Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (“TICC”) platform, Phenna Group (“Phenna”), in partnership with co-founders Paul Barry (CEO) and David Harrison (CFO) who are reinvesting into the business.

In parallel, Oakley has also acquired CTS Group (“CTS”), a leading provider of testing and inspection services in the U.K., focussed on the infrastructure market. CTS will become part of Phenna Group upon completion of both transactions.

Phenna Group

Formed in 2018, Phenna has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest growing TICC groups globally, with revenue growth of circa 100% CAGR over the last three years. Today the group comprises 31 independent businesses which provide specialist TICC services across infrastructure, built environment, niche industrial, pharmaceutical and certification and compliance divisions. The business operates across 12 countries in four continents.

Quote Paul Barry

We were attracted to Oakley’s deep expertise in M&A execution and integration, as well as their strong track record in helping businesses to internationalise at scale. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be working with them and together delivering on our mission to grow Phenna into a leading global TICC player.

Paul Barry

Founder and CEO — Phenna Group

CTS Group is a leading provider of testing, inspection and geoengineering consulting services in the U.K., primarily focussed on long term civil infrastructure projects. The business has more than doubled revenues over the last three years through organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

CTS will become part of Phenna Group upon completion of both deals. The existing CTS management team will continue to lead the business within the wider group. CTS and Phenna Group offer complementary services. Their combined UK wide network of laboratories, site based services and geotechnical expertise will ensure customers benefit from an expanded service offering.

Phil Coles, CEO of CTS Group, commented: “Oakley’s approach and their track record in driving business growth through M&A complimented that of CTS and our incredible growth story to date. The opportunity that then presented itself to continue this within Phenna, with the immense success that Paul and the team have had to date, was ideal and provides a great future for the business as part of a larger, incredibly ambitious, international group.”

Quote Peter Dubens

Phenna Group is exactly the kind of entrepreneurial disruptor that Oakley was founded to support. We are pleased to have been able to help them with the acquisition of CTS Group, one of the pre-eminent testing brands serving UK infrastructure customers. We believe Phenna has the potential to become one of the leading TICC groups in the world and look forward to supporting them to achieve that vision.

Peter Dubens

Founder and Managing Partner — Oakley Capital

Market Dyanmics

The global TICC market is worth over £200 billion and remains highly fragmented with the top 10 groups accounting for only 12% of the market. The market is forecast to grow at over 5% p.a. driven by regulatory trends, increased outsourcing, and exposure to growing end markets. Customer demand is typically non-discretionary due to mandatory testing requirements. Customers are highly loyal. Phenna is diversified across multiple end markets and geographies.

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Phenna Group – one of the fastest growing TICC groups globally.

Phenna has emerged as the strategic acquirer of choice for best of breed specialist TICC companies due to its unique partnership approach, which allows leading TICC entrepreneurs to continue to operate their businesses whilst also having all the benefits of being part of a larger global business. Oakley’s investment will allow Phenna to continue to grow rapidly into new verticals and geographies.

Oakley was advised by DC Advisory, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, PWC, BCG and KPMG in connection with this transaction.

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Adelis passes the baton in Nordentic to Corus

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Adelis Equity Partners Fund I (“Adelis”) divests its majority stake in Nordentic, the largest dental labs Group in the Nordics, to Corus. Corus is a leading dental labs Group in Europe, with operations in France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal.

Adelis invested in Nordentic in 2017, in partnership with the founders and key management of Nordentic, including the CEO, Johnny Tekin. During Adelis’ ownership, over 20 dental labs have come together as one Group, and as a pioneer in the technical development of the industry. By combining management’s deep industrial knowledge with strategic acquisitions and investments in lab technology, Nordentic has evolved as one of Europe’s leading dental labs Group, solely focusing on onshore/local production.

“Johnny, the rest of Nordentic’s management, and the lab managers have done a fantastic job transforming Nordentic as well as managing the company through the challenging times of Covid-19. We are proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to following Nordentic in its journey together with Corus”, say Hampus Nestius and Joel Russ at Adelis.

Thomas Berglund, Chairman of Nordentic says: “It has been an honor to work with the team of Nordentic. Through joint efforts, we have created a strong company for our customers, employees, and owners.”

“Adelis and our board of directors have been great partners to Nordentic, and I am very grateful for their contribution over the past years. They have been material in helping us set and deliver on the vision of Nordentic and have been a good speaking partner on both strategic and operational matters. I am very excited to join forces with Corus. We are both pioneers in the industry. I look forward to shaping the future of our industry together with them,” says Johnny Tekin, CEO of Nordentic.

The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is expected to close during Q3 2022.

Adelis was advised by Clearwater International, White & Case and Svalner on the transaction.

For further information:

Johnny Tekin, Nordentic, johnny.tekin@nordentic.com

Joel Russ, Adelis Equity Partners, joel.russ@adelisequity.com

Hampus Nestius, Adelis Equity Partners, hampus.nestius@adelisequity.com

About Nordentic

Nordentic is the leading dental lab company in Scandinavia with over 20 labs that have come together as one group since 2016. Nordentic has been a pioneer in the technical development of the industry. By combining management’s deep industrial knowledge with strategic acquisitions and investments in lab technology, Nordentic has evolved as one of Europe’s leading dental labs Group, solely focusing on onshore/local production.

About Adelis Equity Partners

Adelis is a growth partner for well-positioned, Nordic companies. Adelis partners with management and/or owners to build businesses in growth segments and with strong market positions. Since raising its first fund in 2013, Adelis has been one of the most active investors in the Nordic middle-market, making 35 platform investments and more than 150 add-on acquisitions. Adelis today manages approximately €2.5 billion in capital. For more information, please visit www.adelisequity.com.

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Altor supports H2 Green Steel on EUR 190 million funding round

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Altor Fund V (Altor) continues to support the Swedish green impact company H2 Green Steel in its first close of the Series B equity financing. The key investors in the financing round next to Altor are AMF, GIC, Schaeffler, Swedbank Robur and Vargas Holding. Existing shareholders continue to support the company with additional equity funding, including such investors as Kingspan, FAM, Marcegaglia, IMAS Foundation, Cristina Stenbeck and Daniel Ek.

Altor was also part of the initial Series A equity financing in March 2021.

H2 Green Steel was founded in 2020 with the ambition to accelerate the decarbonization of the steel industry, using green hydrogen. Steel, which is one of the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitters, is the company’s first business vertical. The company has proceeded in record pace receiving a permissibility permit for its operations in Boden, securing a 14TWh agreement for renewable electricity and initiating ground works and construction.

”We are excited to continue supporting H2 Green Steel. It fits perfectly with our increased efforts to invest in green transition opportunities, where we have made a number of other investments such as OX2, Svea Solar and Vianode. H2 Green Steel has proven the demand of its products by already having more than 50% of its initial volumes pre-sold to customers across a range of industries, from passenger vehicles and white goods to steel trading clients” says Klas Johansson, Partner at Altor.

“This financing milestone is a real statement of confidence in H2 Green Steel. Despite the uncertainty in global markets, a venture like ours, with both a strong business case and a strong sustainable purpose, is clearly attractive to investors. This financing round has allowed us to combine leading industrial companies and global financial institutions, with investors with a strong Swedish participation, creating the investor- base, that will set us up for success,” says Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel.

For more information, please contact:
Tor Krusell, Head of Communications at Altor, tor.krusell@altor.com, +46 705 43 87 47

About Altor
Since inception, the family of Altor funds has raised some EUR 8.3 billion in total commitments. The funds have invested in excess of EUR 5 billion in more than 85 companies. The investments have been made in medium-sized predominantly Nordic and DACH companies with the aim to create value through growth initiatives and operational improvements. Among current and past investments are OX2, Vianode, Svea Solar and Nordic Climate Group. For more information visit www.altor.com

About H2 Green Steel
H2 Green Steel (H2GS AB) was founded in 2020 with the ambition to accelerate the decarbonization of the steel industry, using green hydrogen. Steel, which is one of the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitters, is the company’s first business vertical. The founder and largest shareholder of H2 Green Steel is Vargas, which is also co-founder and one of the larger shareholders in Swedish battery maker Northvolt. H2 Green Steel is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with its first green steel plant under development in Boden, northern Sweden. www.h2greensteel.com

Author: Katarina Karlsson
Date: 2022.08.30
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