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IK expands its small cap strategy to the Benelux region – Hires Sander van Vreumingen as Benelux Small Cap partner

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IK Investment Partners (“IK”), a leading Pan-European private equity firm, today announces that Sander van Vreumingen has joined as a Partner responsible for IK’s Benelux Small Cap team. 

IK has been present in the Benelux region since 1995 and has invested over €1bn into thirteen successful investments during this time. Within the mid cap space, IK has been one of the most active regional players with notable transactions including Vemedia, the market leader of OTC drugs, Magotteaux, the leading manufacturer of cast wear parts for the cement and mining industries and fund administrator Vistra, amongst many others. As IK now extends its small cap strategy, Sander van Vreumingen has been appointed partner and responsible for the Benelux Small Cap team.

Sander joins from Gimv, where he worked for over a decade, and prior to that at the Dutch investment firm Halder. He has substantial experience in the small cap segment, and has been involved in numerous transactions, including Mackevision, ALT, Arplas, Walkro, BMC, Oldelft, ARS Traffic & Transport Technology, Hebu and Geveke. Sander holds an MSc in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

IK’s Amsterdam office, which was established earlier this year, is led by Remko Hilhorst, Partner responsible for IK’s Mid Cap Benelux team. Remko Hilhorst has been with IK since 2001. Together, IK’s Small and Mid Cap teams will focus on investments with enterprise values of up to €500m, partnering with entrepreneurs who are looking for support to help them achieve the next stage of their company’s growth and development.

“Having both a mid cap and small cap practice operating on the ground will allow the firm to capitalise on the synergies which are present in the market and give the teams a superb investing platform from which to execute transactions,” said Remko Hilhorst, Partner at IK Investment Partners.

“Benelux is an important market for IK, offering many interesting investment opportunities in various sizes and sectors. Sander, with his wealth of experience and wide network of contacts in the region, is a great addition to our team to reinforce our strong position in Benelux. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm,” said Christopher Masek, Partner and CEO at IK Investment Partners.

“I am very pleased to join one of the most reputable private equity firms in the Benelux region. I look forward to working closely with Remko and the mid cap team whilst establishing a dedicated small cap team, in order to further enhance the firm’s existing success,” said Sander van Vreumingen, Partner at IK Investment Partners.

For further questions, please contact: 

IK Investment Partners
Remko Hilhorst, Partner
Phone: +44 207 304 4300

Mikaela Hedborg
Director Communications & ESG
Phone: +44 77 87 573 566
mikaela.hedborg@ikinvest.com

About IK Investment Partners
IK Investment Partners (“IK”) is a Pan-European private equity firm focused on investments in the Nordics, DACH region, France, and Benelux. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €9 billion of capital and invested in over 110 European companies. IK funds support companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit www.ikinvest.com

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Ratos AB: Daniel Juhlin appointed new CEO of Plantasjen

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Daniel Juhlin has been appointed new CEO of Plantasjen, the Nordic region’s leading chain for sales of plants and gardening accessories. Daniel Juhlin has extensive experience from the consumer goods and retail sector, most recently as CEO of Byggmax AB, which is part of Byggmax Group AB. He will assume the position in December this year.

Daniel Juhlin has more than 15 years of experience from the consumer goods and retail sector. He most recently served as CEO of Byggmax AB, part of Byggmax Group AB, prior to this he was deputy CEO of Byggmax Group AB and Head of Marketing- and IT/online. Earlier positions include CEO of Candyking Sverige AB and CEO of Friggs AB. He is 43 years old and holds a MSc in Industrial Management from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Daniel will assume his position as CEO of Plantasjen in December.

“In recent years, Plantasjen has implemented a number of initiatives, such as the launch of small-format store concepts, changes to the supply chain and the acquisition of SABA Blommor AB. Daniel will contribute to Plantasjen’s onward journey through his previous experience from consumer product companies and working in sales development, operational improvements and e-commerce focusing on the customer. His background is suitable for Plantasjen’s plans to develop e-commerce solutions and thereby renew its customer offering with the goal of improving customer satisfaction,” says Magnus Agervald, CEO of Ratos and company executive of Plantasjen.

Plantasjen was acquired in 2016 and is the Nordic region’s leading chain for sales of plants and gardening accessories with around 120 stores in Norway, Sweden and Finland and a primary focus on consumers. Sales amounted to NOK 3,624m and adjusted EBITA to NOK 293m in 2016. 

For further information, please contact:

Magnus Agervald, CEO Ratos, +46 8 700 17 00

Hilde Britt Mellbye, Chairman of the Board Plantasjen, +47 997 16 617
Helene Gustafsson, Head of IR and Press, +46 8 700 17 98

Financial calendar from Ratos:
Interim report January-September 2017       14 November 2017
Year-end report 2017                                    16 February 2018
Interim report January-March 2018               3 May 2018
Interim report January-June 2018                 17 August 2018
Interim report January-September 2018        25 October 2018

Ratos is an investment company that owns and develops unlisted medium-sized companies in the Nordic countries. Our goal as an active owner is to contribute to long-term and sustainable business development in the companies we invest in and to make value-generating transactions. Ratos’s portfolio consists of 14 medium-sized Nordic companies and the largest segments in terms of sales are Industrials, Consumer goods/Commerce and Construction. Ratos is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a total of approximately 13,400 employees.

 

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Johan Hjertonsson succeeds Jan Svensson as CEO for Latour on September 1, 2019

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Jan Svensson, CEO for Investment AB Latour since 2003, will leave on August 31, 2019.

The Board of Directors in Latour has appointed Johan Hjertonsson new CEO for Latour with the beginning from September 1, 2019. Johan Hjertonsson, 49 years old, is since 2009 CEO for AB Fagerhult and has previously been the CEO for Lammhults Design Group AB, and has had a number of different leading positions within Electrolux Group within marketing and product development. Johan Hjertonsson is today board member of Sweco AB and Nord-Lock International AB among others.

“The Board of Latour is happy to announce that Johan Hjertonsson is appointed to be the next CEO of Latour. As the main shareholder, Latour has had the benefit to follow AB Fagerhult’s successful development under Johan´s leadership. Johan is a much appreciated leader with the ability to build successful companies in an international environment. Johan has all the qualities that are required to continue to develop Latour´s strategy as a long-term owner for companies with proprietary products with an increasing global presence,” says Olle Nordström, Chairman of Latour.

“It is with great joy and confidence that I have accepted the offer to lead Latour going forward. Before I start, my intention is to leave my present commitment in the best possible way, and I will gradually increase my engagement in Latour, for instance by joining some of the boards in Latour’s holdings during 2018”, says Johan Hjertonsson.

“Under the leadership of Jan Svensson, Latour has had a very strong development. The wholly owned industrial operations has undergone a major change, and consists today of internationally successful companies still with high development potential. On top of that, Latour is the principal shareholder in ten listed companies, of which many has been added during Jan Svensson´s time as CEO. The total return for Latour´s shareholders amounts to around 1,500 per cent since he started, almost three times better than other listed companies on average”, say Olle Nordström.

“Our intention is that Jan Svensson, after leaving as CEO and board member of Latour, will remain in the Board for a number of Latour´s listed holdings. The Douglas family, principal owners of Latour, has expressed the wish for a continued co-operation through assigning Jan Svensson as the family’s representative from September 2019 an onwards in the nomination committee of Investment AB Latour”, says Carl Douglas and Eric Douglas in a comment.

 

Göteborg, October 26, 2017

 

INVESTMENT AB LATOUR (PUBL)

Jan Svensson, CEO

 

For further information, please contact:

Olle Nordström, Chariman of the Latour Board, +46 709 40 70 83

Johan Hjertonsson, CEO Latour from September 2019, +46 702 29 77 93

Jan Svensson, CEO Latour, +46 705 77 16 40

 

Investment AB Latour is a mixed investment company consisting primarily of wholly-owned industrial operations and an investment portfolio of listed 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 49 billion. The wholly-owned industrial operations generated a turnover of approximately SEK 8 billion in 2016.

 

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3i announces three new hires in its Private Equity team

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3i announces three new hires in its Private Equity team. The new hires highlight the strength and growth of the business across its core markets in Europe.

Philipp Bruchmann has joined as a Director in the Frankfurt office. Before joining 3i, Philipp was Vice President of Group Corporate Development and M&A Execution at Deutsche Telekom. Prior to this, he was a Principal at Warburg Pincus in Frankfurt and London, where he focused on the German-speaking markets across the TMT and business services sectors.

Jamie Supple has joined as a Senior Associate in the London office. Before joining 3i, Jamie was an Investment Manager at Duke Street, where he focused on the healthcare and services sectors, and prior to that worked in the investment banking team at Hawkpoint Partners in London.

Karel van der Voorden has joined as an Associate in the Amsterdam office. He is a deal team member for Basic-Fit (European discount fitness chain) and Euro-Diesel (manufacturer of power back-up systems. Prior to joining 3i, Karel worked in Morgan Stanley’s Benelux investment banking team in London.

3i’s Private Equity team has had a busy six months, with three new investments, Hans Anders (Benelux), Formel D (Germany) and Cirtec (North America). In addition, a number of its portfolio companies have made strategic bolt-on acquisitions, including Ponroy, ATESTEO and Etanco.

Alan Giddins and Menno Antal, Managing Partners and co-heads of Private Equity, commented:

“We would like to offer a warm welcome to our new colleagues in Frankfurt, London and Amsterdam. Their skills and experience will add greatly to the team as it seeks to identify attractive mid-market investment opportunities across our target markets of Europe and North America.”

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For further information, contact:

3i Group plc
Kathryn van der Kroft
Media enquiries
Tel: +44 20 7975 3021
Email: kathryn.vanderkroft@3i.com

Imogen Harvey
Media enquiries
Tel: +44 20 7975 3027
Email: imogen.harvey@3i.com

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About 3i Group

3i is a leading international investment manager focused on mid-market Private Equity and Infrastructure. Its core investment markets are northern Europe and North America. For further information, please visit: www.3i.com

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Activa Capital boosts its investment team with the appointment of Timothée Heron as associate

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Activa Capital, the Paris-based independent private equity firm, is pursuing its development strategy and announces the arrival of Timothée Héron, 26, as Associate.
Timothée will reinforce the investment team in analyzing new opportunities. Prior to joining Activa Capital, Timothée
worked for 2 years as an M&A analyst at DC Advisory, after previous work experience in large and mid-cap M&A at UBS and Credit Suisse. Timothée is a graduate of Dauphine University, Paris.
“We are very pleased to welcome Timothée to Activa Capital’s investment team, which now counts 12 professionals dedicated to investments. His transactional experience on the French SME market will strengthen our ability to identify strong investment opportunities and support management teams with their growth projects”, says Christophe Parier, Partner at Activa Capital.
About Activa Capital
Activa Capital is a leading French mid-market private equity firm. Activa Capital manages over €500m of private equity funds on behalf of a wide range of institutional investors. Activa Capital partners with ambitious mid-sized French companies, valued at €20m to €200m, seeking to accelerate their growth and their international footprint. Learn more about Activa Capital at
activacapital.com
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CapMan Real Estate appoints Investment Directors in Sweden and Denmark

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CapMan Real Estate appoints Investment Directors in Sweden and Denmark

Following its successful €425 million fund raising for its second pan Nordic Real Estate Fund, CapMan Real Estate has recruited Erik Visteus and Jacob Gade as Investment Directors in its Stockholm and Copenhagen offices to strengthen the team.

Erik brings with him 17 years of Swedish real estate experience from advising on and executing real estate transactions. He joins from JLL, where he was a National Director in the Stockholm office and responsible for transaction services and buy and sell-side mandates throughout Sweden. Prior to that Erik held positions with NCC and HSH Nordbank.

Jacob joins from Skanska in Denmark, where he was a manager in the project development department and brings nearly 13 years of asset management, project management and development experience with him.

“We are delighted to welcome Erik and Jacob to CapMan. Their strong backgrounds, contacts and reputations in two of our key Nordic real estate markets make them a great addition to our team,” says Mika Matikainen, Managing Partner and Head of CapMan Real Estate.

CapMan Real Estate has a team consisting of over 30 real estate professionals in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. CapMan Real Estate currently has over EUR 1.7 billion of assets under management and the first fund was established in 2005.

For further information, please contact:
Mika Matikainen, Managing Partner, Head of CapMan Real Estate, tel. +358 40 519 0707
Ed Williams, Managing Partner, Sweden, CapMan Real Estate, tel. +46 76 506 20 71
Torsten Bjerregaard, Managing Partner, Denmark, CapMan Real Estate, tel. +44 7715 772 554

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CapMan is a leading Nordic investment and specialised asset management company. As one of the Nordic private equity pioneers we have actively developed hundreds of companies and real estate and thereby created substantial value in these businesses and assets over the last 28 years. CapMan has today 110 private equity professionals and manages €2.7 billion in assets. We mainly manage the assets of our customers, the investors, but also make direct investments from our own balance sheet in areas without an active fund. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors and value adding services to professional investment partnerships, growth-oriented companies and tenants. Our current investment strategies cover Buyout, Growth Equity, Real Estate, Russia, Credit, Infrastructure and Tactical Opportunities. We also have a growing service business that currently includes fundraising advisory, procurement activities and fund management.

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Partners Group expands Asian Private Real Estate leadership team with Managing Director role

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Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has appointed Rahul Ghai as a Managing Director within its Singapore-based Private Real Estate team. In his new role, Rahul Ghai will focus on direct investments across the Asia-Pacific region and will report to Bastian Wolff, Managing Director and Head of Private Real Estate Asia.

Rahul Ghai brings close to 15 years of experience in the real estate investment industry. Prior to joining Partners Group, he was Head of Transactions, Asia-Pacific, and Head of Real Estate for South East Asia and Australia at Deutsche Bank Asset Management. Previously, he also worked for Standard Chartered Bank Principal Finance, Istithmar World, and Jones Lang LaSalle. He holds a joint MBA from ESSEC Business School and Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi.

Rahul Ghai comments: “I am delighted to be joining Partners Group at a time when the firm is experiencing strong growth and investing significantly into the build-out of its investment platform. The Asia-Pacific real estate market continues to offer a number of attractive investment opportunities, in particular value-add strategies in the region’s key gateway cities and under-capitalized assets in pre-global financial crisis programs that would benefit from more time and capital. I very much look forward to working with Bastian Wolff and the rest of the team.”

Bastian Wolff adds: “Rahul brings with him significant experience of investing across a broad cross-section of sectors and regions within the Asia-Pacific real estate market. This makes him the perfect addition to our team as we look to build on our existing track record and expand our portfolio of both direct and non-traditional secondary investments in the region, in line with our overarching relative value view and the opportunity set we see in the market.”

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Joakim Frimodig appointed CEO of CapMan

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Published: 08:30 CEST 01-09-2017 /

Joakim Frimodig appointed CEO of CapMan

 

CapMan Stock exchange release 1 September 2017 at 9.30 a.m. EEST

Joakim Frimodig appointed CEO of CapMan

Interim CEO and Deputy CEO of CapMan Joakim Frimodig has been appointed CEO of CapMan as of 1 September 2017. Frimodig has acted as Interim CEO from 4 May 2017. Earlier he has been responsible for strategic growth initiatives at CapMan since April 2016.

“In his role as Interim CEO, Joakim has proved his talent to lead the company in the right direction in accordance with the company’s strategy and we are extremely pleased with this appointment. Joakim has also had a central role in executing the recent growth iniatives and development of CapMan. We believe that Joakim has the best abilities to develop the company in the desired direction,” says Andreas Tallberg, Chairman of CapMan’s Board of Directors.

“The recent development in our results have been strong and we have seen positive development in most of our business areas. Furthermore, the actions in implementing our new growth strategy are now starting to materialize. In the position of CEO I look forward to continue developing CapMan towards the leading private equity investment and asset management company in the Nordics,” says Joakim Frimodig, CapMan’s new CEO. 

For further information, please contact:
Andreas Tallberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors, CapMan Plc, tel. +358 40 700 2252
Joakim Frimodig, CEO, CapMan Plc, tel. +358 50 529 0665


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CapMan is a leading Nordic investment and specialised asset management company. As one of the Nordic private equity pioneers we have actively developed hundreds of companies and real estate and thereby created substantial value in these businesses and assets over the last 25 years. CapMan has today 110 private equity professionals and manages €2.3 billion in assets. We mainly manage the assets of our customers, the investors, but also make direct investments from our own balance sheet in areas without an active fund. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors and value adding services to professional investment partnerships, growth-oriented companies and tenants. Our current investment strategies cover Buyout, Growth Equity, Real Estate, Russia, Credit, Infrastructure and Tactical Opportunities. We also have a growing service business that currently includes fundraising advisory, procurement activities and fund management.

 

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Partners Group appoints Shunsuke Tanahashi as Head of Japan Office

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Partners Group appoints Shunsuke Tanahashi as Head of Japan office

Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has appointed Shunsuke Tanahashi as Head of its Japanese business. Shunsuke Tanahashi joined Partners Group in April 2017 as a Senior Vice President in its Tokyo office.

Shunsuke Tanahashi brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as Japan Head. Prior to joining Partners Group, he was CEO at Ark Totan Alternative, and also worked for Ant Capital, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Tokyo, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank, and the Research Institute for Pensions and Policies on Aging (RIPPA). He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from Tokyo University.

Shunsuke Tanahashi comments: “I am very excited to take on this new challenge, which comes at a momentous time in the Japanese market. Institutional investors in Japan are increasingly turning to private markets asset classes such as private equity and private infrastructure as an attractive source of returns in a low-growth environment. It is my belief that many of them will choose to work with a global investment manager capable of providing a comprehensive private markets solution and with industry-leading ESG credentials.”

Kevin Lu, Chairman of Asia, states: “With his substantial experience and an in-depth understanding of private markets, we believe Shunsuke Tanahashi is ideally positioned to lead our efforts in Japan. I look forward to working together with him in the future to build out our relationships with institutional investors and distribution partners in this important market.”

 

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Kevin Reeder apointed as new CEO of bm|t beteiligungsmanagement thüringen gmbh

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Kevin Reeder (39) was appointed as new Managing Director of bm|t beteiligungsmanagement thüringen gmbh as of September 1, 2017. A native American and a graduate in business administration with an MBA degree from Oxford, he has a diverse professional career in international investment management. After having worked in Denver and Zurich he worked as an investment manager at bm|t between 2013 and 2014 and  therefore knows Thuringia, the Thuringian companies and the startup scene in the region.

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Kevin Reeder (39) is the new Managing Director of bm|t from September 1st.

“Investments in exciting start-ups and innovative SMEs remain a challenging task in Thuringia. With Kevin Reeder, we have found the right person to carry out this task and to further strengthen bm|t’s already strong position in the market, “commented Matthias Wierlacher, Chairman of Thüringer Aufbaubank and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of bm|t. Kevin Reeder says about his new job: “I am delighted to invest the capital entrusted to us profitably. We are thus financing innovations and economic growth in Thuringia.”

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