We specialize in owner-driven companies, both when we help customers to sell or acquire companies – companies with a company value of approx. 50-1,000 million SEK. Below you can find examples of the transactions we have completed since 2004. In addition to these, we have complete a further 20 transactions in our previous roles as board members, business executives and investment managers. Last but not least, we have experience from a number of different industries and sectors, for example:
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as financial advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when ECU Worldwide acquired a majority of Nordicon AB and Nordicon A/S.
Nordicon is the leading neutral consolidation company in the Nordic region and organizes consolidated freights to more than 500 export destinations and from more than 300 import locations around the world. The group has offices in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. During 2020 the companies had revenues of approx. SEK 350 million and EBITA of approx. SEK 40 million.
ECU Worldwide, wholly owned subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, is a global multi-modal logistics company and the world’s leading player in Less-than Container Load (LCL) consolidation.
Censor has on behalf of the seller acted as financial advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when EnviDan acquired VA INGENJÖRERNA.
VA INGENJÖRERNA are specialists in high-tech water and sewage systems for municipalities and industries in Sweden. The company offers both process and consulting services and can also handle large projects from the design to the operational facility. VA INGENJÖRERNA has 47 employees in five offices in Stockholm, Lund, Örebro, Linköping and Karlstad. In 2020, the company had a revenue of SEK 300 million.
EnviDan provides complete solutions in water cycle as well as financial advice combined with a wide range of software solutions for the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish water and wastewater sectors. EnviDan has 270 employees in offices in Silkeborg, Århus, Aalborg, Kastrup, Lyngby, Oslo, Åndalsnes, Gothenburg, Helsingborg and Malmö. In 2019/20, the company had revenue of DKK 271 million and is backed by the private equity fund Waterland.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as financial advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Inducore acquired Gehab Kvalitetspåbyggaren AB and Gehab Fastigheter i Alvesta AB.
Gehab designs and manufactures customized and highly qualitative truck bodies for heavy trucks, mainly within the building- and construction industry. The company was founded in 1976 and has been operated by two generations in Alvesta, Southern Sweden. Today, Gehab has approx. 70 employees and a turnover of approx. SEK 180 million.
Inducore is a privately held industrial group active in the areas Truck Bodies, Components and System Solutions. The group was founded in 1997 and has today 17 operating companies in five countries with a total turnover of approx. SEK 1 600 million.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Semcon acquired Squeed AB.
Squeed provides digital services through innovative and qualified IT consultants and agile coaches. Operations are conducted in three business areas: Tech – software development based on Java, .Net, cloud services, Frontend, UX as well as test and quality assurance. Agile – agile coaches that help organisations achieve greater flexibility. Studio – provision of software teams as a service. The company has 95 employees and offices in Göteborg, Stockholm and Oslo.
Semcon is a listed international technology company that provides sustainable technology that combines digital services and advanced product and production development. Semcon is also a supplier of digital aftermarket solutions for complex products and systems. The company offers specialist expertise to sectors such as life science, energy, telecom, vehicles and industry.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Assemblin acquired JW Rörservice AB.
The company offers heat and sanitary installations in contract and service assignments across the greater Stockholm area. JW Rörservice and its 31 employees are specialized in energy technology, license welding and medical gases. In 2020, the company’s sales amounted to 90 MSEK with an operating margin exceeding 17 percent.
Assemblin is an end-to-end installation and service partner with operations in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company has annual sales of SEK 10 billion and has approximately 5 800 employees. Since 2015, Assemblin’s main owner has been the Private Equity company Triton.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Visma acquired Viskan System AB.
Viskan offers a cloud-based e-commerce platform with support for omni-channel commerce and subscription sales. The company was founded in 1997 and has acquired customers such as Lager 157, Apoteket, Oscar Jacobson, MQ among others. The company has approx. 55 employees and a turnover of approx. SEK 60 million with strong growth and profitability.
Visma offers software and services that simplify, digitize and streamline business processes in the private and public sector. The Group operates in the Nordic countries, Benelux, Central Europe and Eastern Europe. With more than 12,500 employees, 1,000,000 customer contracts and a revenue of EUR 1,741 million in 2020, the Group is one of the leading software companies in Europe.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Storskogen acquired IVEO AB.
IVEO is a Stockholm-based digital agency that offers services in e-commerce, websites, apps and digital strategy. IVEO has had strong top-line growth with excellent profit margins. The company has several recognized customers, including Swedish Match, Bonnier Publications, Autoexperten (KGK) and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Sw. Svenskt Näringsliv). In addition, IVEO has been rewarded Agency of the Year Sweden no less than three times (2016, 2018 and 2019).
Storskogen is a Swedish privately owned group that acquires and develops small and medium-sized companies, primarily in Sweden. Storskogen was started in 2012 and has a diversified company portfolio consisting of around 60 business units with a total turnover of more than SEK 10 billion.
IVEO will be part of Storskogen’s business area Services within the Digital Services segment.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Fellowmind acquired DQC Sverige AB.
DQC Sverige AB offers customized cloud-based digital collaboration solutions based on the Microsoft 365, Sharepoint and AZURE technology. The customers are mainly well-known global companies that operate in a variety of industries. DQC operates nationwide but is established with offices in Gothenburg and Stockholm. In recent years, the company has enjoyed a very strong growth rate whilst increasing profitability markedly.
Fellowmind is a group based in the Netherlands and is one of Europe’s leading providers of digital collaboration solutions implemented on Microsoft platforms: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Teams, Microsoft365 and AZURE. Fellowmind has about 1,400 employees and a total turnover of approx. 200 million euros.
Fellowmind’s majority owner is the private equity firm FSN Capital, which manages approximately EUR 2.2 billion.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Assemblin acquired Botkyrka VVS & Fastighetsservice AB, ELIN i Stockholm AB och SDC Stockholm Design & Construction AB.
The three companies are specialised within RCE, often on common projects and service assignments. The acquired operations were part of the Comfort chain, where they previously have been awarded “Årets Service- och Entreprenadföretag” (Service and Contracting Company of the Year). Together, the companies had revenues of approximately SEK 125 million in 2019/2020, with strong profitability and a total of 42 employees.
Assemblin is an end-to-end installation and service partner with operations in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The company has annual sales of SEK 10 billion and has approximately 5,900 employees. Since 2015, Assemblin’s main owner has been Triton.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Priveq Investment becomes new majority owner in Plint AB.
Plint offers tech-enabled services for cloud-based media localization, workflow management and orchestration based on its software Plint Core. The company has had a very strong growth – over the last five years it has grown over 2,000 percent. The customers mainly consist of international media companies, broadcasters and other well-known global companies. The company has offices in Gothenburg, Borås and Los Angeles. In 2019, Plint had a turnover of approximately SEK 241 million with good profitability.
Priveq Investment is a leading Swedish private equity company focused on small and medium-sized companies with growth potential. Priveq has a good history of building and transforming its investments into national and international industry leaders.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Visma acquired Specter AB.
With its cloud-based business system, Specter streamlines everyday life for over a thousand companies in e-commerce, retail and B2B. Integrations are found with the market’s most popular e-commerce platforms, payment providers and logistics solutions. The company has approx. 30 employees and a revenue of approx. SEK 31 million with stable growth.
Visma offers software and services that simplify, digitize and streamline business processes in the private and public sector. The Group operates in the Nordic countries, Benelux, Central Europe and Eastern Europe. With more than 11,000 employees, 1,000,000 customer contracts and a revenue of EUR 1,526 million in 2019, the Group is one of the leading software companies in Europe.
Censor has on behalf of the seller acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Herenco acquired Miljöhallen AB.
Miljöhallen AB was founded in 1976 and is one of Sweden’s largest floor contractors based in Jönköping. The customer offering consists of a total contract for larger real estate projects in both industrial and residential properties. Customers are for the most part major building contractors such as NCC, PEAB, Skanska and others.
Herenco is an independent and family-run holding company that through careful acquisitions creates, develops and refines companies and brands. Miljöhallen will be managed and developed by Herenco Invest AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Herenco.
Censor has on behalf of Jobro Holding AB acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when JCE acquired Jobro AB.
Jobro AB is a comprehensive supplier with deep knowledge in materials technology, toolmaking and production technology. Through short lead times and high product quality, the company has developed into a leading supplier of prototypes and short series of complex sheet metal components. The company currently has 120 employees and generated revenue of some SEK 180 million in 2019. Jobro AB serves customers in the automotive, construction, aerospace and heavy manufacturing industries. The operation takes place in Ulricehamn and Jönköping, where the company has offices and production facilities.
JCE is a privately owned, diversified investment company based in Gothenburg. JCE has a strong history of creating successful companies since its inception in 1971 and today has more than 5,000 employees around the world through its holdings. JCE invests in both listed and unlisted companies and has a broad investment portfolio with companies including IT services, software and manufacturing. www.jcegroup.se
Censor has on behalf of Frankenius Equity acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Båstad-Gruppen AB acquired Sandryds Group AB.
Sandryds was founded in 1991 and offers a comprehensive range under two strong brands, South West with light workwear and Smila with light workwear within healthcare. The company has long been the industry leader in sustainability and has also created a successful e-commerce solution, which together with a competitive range and design has led Sandryds to be second in the Swedish profile clothing market today. In 2018, more than three million garments were sold generating sales of SEK 184 million.
Båstad-Gruppen develops and sells protective and professional shoes under its own brand Monitor. The group consists of the Nordic sales companies for their own brand Monitor and Birkenstock Scandinavia AB. Through the acquisition, the company strengthens its position as a supplier to professional and profile clothing stores and at the same time broadens its distribution network. Båstad-Gruppen’s estimated turnover for 2020 amounts to just over SEK 400 million.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Volati acquired Väggmaterial i Sverige AB
Väggmaterial i Sverige AB is an established supplier to the Swedish paint retail sector. The company develops and markets a wide range of innovative products including corner protection, putty and glass-fiber fabric. Väggmaterial has enjoyed a stable growth rate with improved profitability and is one of the few companies that has been named Super Company by Veckans Affärer for four consecutive years.
Volati is a Swedish industrial group, formed in 2003, organized in four business areas: Trading, Consumer, Akademibokhandeln and Industry. Volati acquires companies with proven business models, leading market positions and strong cash flows. Volati has operations in 16 countries, over 2,000 employees and annual sales of approximately SEK 7 billion.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Storskogen becomes new majority owner in Riviera Markiser & Persienner AB.
Riviera Markiser & Persienner was established in 1955 and its head office and production facility is located in Partille outside of Gothenburg. Riviera is one of the leading Swedish companies within the solar shading business. The company manufactures premium solar shading products for indoor and outdoor use, under its own brand Riviera.
Storskogen is a privately-owned investment company that strives to be the best owner for small and medium-sized businesses. Storskogen is a long-term owner without any plan for divestment and aims to own its holdings into the eternity. Storskogen invests in companies that have a proven and strong profitability, stable cash flow and a strong position within their niche.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project manager in connection with the change of ownership when Storskogen becomes new majority owner.
Baldacci was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Baldacci is a brand house that offers premium haircare products with clean label and sound values at its core. Since 2018, it has also developed and launched an in- house brand called ‘Björk’
Storskogen is a privately-owned investment company that strives to be the best owner for small and medium-sized businesses. Storskogen is a long-term owner without any plan for divestment and aims to own its holdings into the eternity. Storskogen invests in companies that have a proven and strong profitability, stable cash flow and a strong position within their niche.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Indutrade acquired Acumo AB and Acumo Communication Solution Nordic.
Acumo sells primarily customer-specific solutions in the machine and general manufacturing industry. The company is a leading supplier of automation solutions in the areas of positioning, measurement and detection. Products include rails, ball screws, servo solutions and pulse/absolute sensors. With expertise and a high standard of service, Acumo helps its customers in the Scandinavian industry with customised solutions and advanced consulting. The offering includes solutions and products from world-leading manufacturers that meet high standards of quality, technical innovation, product development and certifications.
Acumo Communication Solution Nordic (ACS) specialises in sales of alarm sounders and related products, such as strobes and sirens. ACS has also been active in the Norwegian market since 2018.
The companies have revenues of about 60 Million Sek with high profitability.
Indutrade is an international industrial group that sells high-tech products and solutions helping customers to improve their own products as well as streamline their own production processes.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Escape Travel Group acquired Prima Travel.
Prima Travel is a Tour operator, specializing in arranging hiking and bicycle trips. Prima is the market leader in its niche in Sweden and has, since 1986, organized trips from the Nordics.
Escape Travel Group is one of the largest Tour operators in the Nordics, focusing on arranged trips with scheduled flights. Escape is owned by Braganza, a Norwegian investment company.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Haven Cyber Technologies acquired Onevinn AB
Onevinn is an agile and niche product & service provider of intelligent security solutions delivered by specialists with a deep commitment to implementing the right solutions to challenging customers. The Company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Gothenburg with local offices in Karlstad and Lund. With its 18 cyber security specialists, Onevinn is a market leader within its niche and has – through its scalable business model, business acumen, profound technical knowledge and determination – delivered superior returns since its inception.
Haven Cyber Technologies is a “buy-and-build” firm with the aim to become the leading next generation cyber security provider in Europe, whose operating companies include ITC Secure in London, G3 Cyber Consulting in London and SBD Advisors in Washington D.C. The firm is backed by C5 Capital Ltd, a family capital-backed technology investment firm focused on innovating security, global security and data sector, and niche sectors such as cyber security, biometrics, detection, and communications companies. Haven Cyber Technologies is one of the fastest growing Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) in Europe.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Awardit AB (publ) acquired Crossroads Loyalty Solutions AB
Crossroads Loyalty Solutions AB, founded in 1999, designs, develops and operates reward-, loyalty- and e‑commerce solutions. Among the customers are well-known loyalty programs such as SAS Eurobonus. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg.
Awardit helps companies increase their revenue and profitability by implementing and running loyalty programs and motivational programs targeting consumer and business customers as well as sales forces. Awardit works among other things as a bank for digital point currencies, providing everything from proprietary, independent loyalty programs, to complex coalition programs with hundreds of partners and clearing transactions between them. Awardit also runs a loyalty program under its own brand through the subsidiary Rewardit AB (www.rewardit.se), Sweden’s leading cash-back program for sports associations through the subsidiary Sponsorhuset AB (www.sponsorhuset.se) and sales motivation programs through the subsidiary Motivation Service AB (www.motivationservice.se).
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Remondis acquired Ad Infinitum Recycling AB
Ad Infinitum Recycling AB is based in Borås, and has operations in six locations in Sweden. Its core operations consist of collecting and processing business and household waste, as well as packaging materials from the trade. The founders Patrik Högström and Morgan Larsson will continue as managers of the company. The company has about 130 employees.
Remondis is a family-run company with a history that stretches back over 80 years. Remondis is one of the world’s largest recycling, service and water companies. With over 30.000 employees and around 800 business locations on 4 continents, the group serves more than 30 million people and many thousands of companies.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Nobina AB acquired Samtrans Skol- och Handikapptransporter Stockholm AB (”Samtrans”).
Samtrans is the leader in special public transport in the Stockholm market and specializes in carrying out, administering and coordinating travel for people with special needs (wheelchair taxi and special transport service) as well as school and hospital transport in special vehicles. The company has approximately 175 transporters connected – with a total of 750 vehicles, and in 2017 had a total annual turnover of 746 million SEK.
Nobina is the largest and most experienced bus operator in the Nordic region. Nobina ensures that over one million people attend daily work, school or other activities by delivering public transport on behalf of society in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. The company has sales of over SEK 9 billion and has more than 11,000 employees headquartered in Solna, Stockholm.
On behalf of the owners of Mor Matilda AB, Censor has acted as adviser in connection with the ownership concentration in Jakobsdals Charkuteri AB.
Jakobsdals Charkuteri was founded in 1936 and has made high quality products for three generations through the love of the charcuterie craftsmanship. The company offers a wide range of Swedish charcuteries delivered under the well-established brands of Mor Matildas, Bror Jakobs, Haga-Petters and Charkuteriets. The products are found primarily in Swedish grocery stores, where the company has grown from a regional to a national supplier.
The reason for to the change of ownership was that two of the five owners after many years of working in senior positions wanted to leave their positions in the company. Through an ownership concentration the remaining three shareholders Magnus Pettersson, Hans Pettersson and Annika Plantoft take over the ownership of Jakobsdals Charkuteri AB and look forward to the company’s continued development.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when VIA Equity acquired a minority stake in GleSYS AB.
Glesys is a Swedish company which was founded in 1999 in Falkenberg. Glesys offers both Swedish and international customers hosting services through its two redundant data centers located in Falkenberg and Stockholm. The company has over the years maintained strong and profitable growth and has several times been awarded with prices Gazelle and Super Company. Glesys has about 35 employees working in offices located in Falkenberg, Malmo and Stockholm.
VIA equity is a leading private equity firm from Denmark with over EUR400 million in managed capital. Their primary scope is small and medium-sized companies in northern Europe (mainly in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway and Sweden). VIA Equity has a good history of building and transforming its investments into national and international industry leaders.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when The North Alliance acquired Evidence Strategy.
Evidence Strategy helps companies take a profitable position in the market. The company is specialists in helping its clients to drive their base sales and profitability by taking a position in the market that makes more people want to buy what is sold.
The North Alliance AS (NoA) is a group of companies offering marketing, communication, design and technology services. The company is active in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, the United States and Singapore. The main owner of The North Alliance is Capman.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Orango AB acquired Itero Holding AB.
Itero has been working since 2002 with offering and developing IT systems and services for its clients’ business management. Itero works with Microsoft’s Dynamics NAV and Power BI business systems. The business consists of 40 employees with offices in Gothenburg and Stockholm.
Orango is one of Sweden’s foremost specialists in business systems with just over 110 employees and over SEK 130 million in annual sales. The operations are located in Malmö and Stockholm. Orango is owned by the majority of Sobro, which invests in growth companies. Sobro’s companies have combined annual sales of 3.6 billion.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when SQLI acquired Star Republic AB.
Sensor ECS works with sales and marketing of embedded PC products, industrial computers and accessories. Sensor has several large well-known customers and has established itself as a major player in the industry. The company is based in Copenhagen and has a turnover of some 120 MDKK with very good profitability.
Addtech is a technology trading group that provides technological and economic value added in the link between manufacturers and customers. Addtech operates in selected niches in the market for advanced technology products and solutions. Its customers primarily operate in the manufacturing industry and public sector. Addtech has about 2,400 employees in more than 100 subsidiaries that operate under their own brands. The Group has annual sales of about SEK 7 billion. The Addtech share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Midroc Electro acquired several companies from Capere Elteknik.
Capere Elteknik was founded in 2006 and was the owner company of the four companies that were included in the transaction. Together, the four companies have about 60 employees and a broad knowledge of installation, implementation, construction and other electrical assignments. Skandia Elmontage was founded in 1965, the El-Bröderna was founded in 1974, V-Bygg was founded in the early 1990s and Elektro Teknik Högsbo was founded in 1992. Together, the four companies have approximately 80 MSEK in revenue with good profitability.
Midroc Electro is one of Sweden’s leading electrical engineering companies that provide service and construction in electrical installations, instruments, elevators, wreath systems, energy saving and mechanical maintenance. Midroc Electro is part of Midroc Europe with approximately 3,200 employees and a turnover of 5.3 billion SEK. The group develops companies focused on services in the real estate, construction, industrial and environmental sectors.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when SQLI acquired Star Republic AB.
Star Republic is a leading it-partner for e-commerce solutions with a turnover of SEK 73 million in 2016. From its branches in Gothenburg and Stockholm the company develops expertise within strategy, technology and design for midsized and large companies. Among Star Republic’s customers you find companies like: Carlsberg Group, KappAhl, Urb-it, Dustin, Skånetrafiken, PostNord, Svenssons i Lammhult, Elite Hotels, Consortio Fashion Group, Tele2, Apotek Hjärtat.
France-based SQLI, is a leading partner for defining, implementing and managing digital transformations and employs over 2 000 people in 8 countries. In 2016, the SQLI Group’s turnover was EUR 191 million. Some of the group clients are: Airbus, Nespresso, L’Oréal, JTI, ArcellorMittal, BNP Paribas, SNCF, Groupe SEB.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Den Hartogh Logistics acquired Bulkcon Transport AB.
Bulkcon is a Gothenburg-based, bulk Logistics Service Provider to the petro- chemical and food industry. In addition to international and local transportation, it also offers short and long term storage solutions in tank containers. Since its founding in 2004, the company has focused on ensuring a very high level of customer service and employee satisfaction, and on developing the company and its business.
Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading bulk Logistics Service Provider to the Chemical, Gas, Polymer and Dry Bulk Food industry. The family-owned organisation was established in 1920 and has its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Den Hartogh has a presence in every region of the world, with premises in 36 different locations. The company employs over 1,500 people and has over 18,850 tank containers, 6,700 dry bulk containers, 400 tank trailers and 530 trucks.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Preato Capital acquired Tage Lindblom AB.
Tage Lindblom is a well-established food company that works with a number of well-known brands. The company is a specialized supplier and partner to foodservice market. The Company’s prioritized product areas include colonial, cheese and dairy. Overall, the product range has a strong ecological profile. The company was founded in 1922 and has a nationwide operation with approximately 20 employees and offices in Stockholm and warehouse in Linköping.
Preato Capital is a privately owned investment company that invests in small and medium sized companies in the Nordic region. The company focus on established and profitable companies with a proven business model, where one together with the management team can own and develop the operations long-term.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Valedo Partners acquired BRP Systems AB.
BRP Systems was founded in 2004 in Linköping with headquarters in Mjärdevi Science Park. The company provides ERP software for operators in the leisure industry, mainly fitness centers, public baths and spas. BRP’s software is used by a large number of market-leading fitness chains and large and small private and public facilities. BRP Systems software platform is one of the leading Nordic ERP and member management system for operators in the leisure industry. BRP’s software currently operates on about 900 facilities in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and Croatia.
Valedo is a financial owner who invest in businesses with clear growth and development potential. Valedo focuses on medium-sized businesses in Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region, with sales around 100-500 million which are established and profitable, with clear and strong market positions in their respective niches.
Censor has, on behalf of Lidan Sepson Technologies AB, acted as advisor and project leader in connection with a new share issue in the company of SEK 65 million from Ernström & C:O AB and Michael Olsson.
The group consists of the companies Lidan Marine AB in Lidköping and Sepson AB in Vansbro. Lidan Marine was founded in 1909 and supplies winch and handling systems for marine applications to customers all over the world. The company’s largest markets are equipment for RoRo vessels, handling of offshore and subsea vehicles, wave power, Oil purification and large hangar doors. Sepson was founded in 1900 and is a world-leading supplier of vehicle-mounted winches for heavy-duty vehicles for commercial and military users.
Ernström & C:O is a family owned group in the fourth generation. The company was founded in 1918 and is today the owners of Ernströmgruppen, Platzer, Sverigehuset and other investments in listed and unlisted companies.
Censor has acted as advisor when GJ Holding AB acquired 100 % of the shares in the Glesys GROUP.
Glesys is a Swedish company which was founded in 1999 in Falkenberg. Glesys offers both Swedish and international customers hosting services through its two redundant data centers located in Falkenberg and Stockholm. The company has over the years maintained strong and profitable growth and has several times been awarded with prices Gazelle and Super Company. Glesys has about 27 employees working in offices located in Falkenberg, Malmo and Stockholm.
Censor has on behalf of Vestitus Holding AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Hultafors Group AB acquired Puvab AB.
Puvab is a Swedish company in the protective wear business established in Borås in 1989. The company specialises in protective wear for the energy and utility business, as well as flame resistant safety wear for other industries. Puvab develops and produces functional and certified high-quality garments with innovative design and functionality for work in demanding conditions. Puvab has 49 employees.
Hultafors Group is owned by the Swedish investment company Investment AB Latour and offers a portfolio of leading brands such as Dunderdon Workwear Hultafors, Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear shoes, ToeGuard and Wibe Ladders. Hultafors Group is represented in 40 countries and has over 11,000 outlets. Hultafors Group has 685 employees and an annual turnover of about SEK 1.7 billion.
Censor has on behalf of the owners acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership in Qualisys AB.
Qualisys is a leading provider of motion capture technology and has a long history of supplying research, engineering and sports facilities with high-end camera systems that makes it possible to measure the position of very fast moving objects with extremely high accuracy. Qualisys offers a wide range of products and services such as motion capture cameras, software and other hardware, designed and produced by the company’s team of experienced engineers. Qualisys has offices in Gothenburg, Chicago and Shanghai.
Vätterledens Invest AB (VIAB) was founded by Nils-Olov Jönsson, which still stands as the owner. Since inception in 1969, the Group has grown steadily and the business is constantly changing. VIAB currently owns or has stakes in diverse industries – including injection molded plastic, lighting, wind power, e-commerce, advanced nanotechnology and now also motion capture.
Censor has on behalf of the family Malm acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Norwegian Scandinavian Business Seating acquired Malmstolen AB.
Malmstolen is one of the leading manufacturers of ergonomic seating solutions in Sweden. Malmstolen was founded in 1994 by Dick Malm along with his sons Arne and Erik Malm. Malmstolen has over the years invested considerable resources in developing high quality office chairs with a focus on ergonomics and comfort. Malmstolen offers five different product lines and four backrests with various optional features. Operations are conducted from Stenungsund and Hunnebostrand, where production of Malmstolen products takes place.
Norwegian Scandinavian Business Seating is the market leader in Scandinavia in designing and manufacturing of chairs for office environments in the private and public sectors. Scandinavian Business Seating sells its products worldwide and owns brands such as HÅG, RH, RBM and BMA where Malmstolen now becomes a new member of the family. In 2015 Scandinavian Business Seating generated sales amounting to approx. 130 million euros. The majority owner of Scandinavian Business Seating is Triton, a British private equity group operating in various countries and segments.
Censor has on behalf of Sensor Control Nordic Holding AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Addtech AB acquired Sensor Control Nordic AB and Sensor ECS AB.
Sensor Control Nordic AB and Sensor ECS supplies systems, drives, computers, sensors, components and embedded products from leading manufacturers e.g. storage, displays, box-pc and panel-pc. The company is based in Upplands-Väsby with turnover amounting to approx. SEK 160 million with good profitability.
Addtech is a technology trading group that provides technological and economic value added in the link between manufacturers and customers. Addtech operates in selected niches in the market for advanced technology products and solutions. Its customers primarily operate in the manufacturing industry and public sector. Addtech has about 2,400 employees in more than 100 subsidiaries that operate under their own brands. The Group has annual sales of about SEK 7 billion. The Addtech share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
Censor has on behalf of the sellers acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership in Orust Marin Center AB.
Orust Marine Center is one of the leading players in marine sales and associated services. The company is based in Henån on Orust. Today OMC provides a full-service concept with sales of new and used boats, engines, service and winter storage. OMC offers well-known brands such as Flipper, Aquador, Ryds, Anytec, Bella, Mercury and Fogelsta trailers. In addition, OMC sells fuel, offers insurance services and various financing solutions. Since taking over from Hughes Marina 2012 the business has been owned and operated by Martin Lewin and Göran Blomqvist.
Göran Blomqvist, Christer Johansson and Bo Sandberg has acquired OMC through the newly founded OMC Holding AB. Göran Blomqvist will continue working as sales manager, Christer Johansson is appointed as the new CEO and Bo Sandberg is appointed as the new chairman.
Censor has on behalf of Kaupthing ehf acted as advisor in connection with the sales of a minority post in Novator AB.
Kaupthing ehf is registered in Iceland and has historically been a major shareholder in Novator AB and active in the company through the board. Novator develops, manufactures and sells orbital drilling systems for machining, patent licenses and know-how within the area.
Censor has on behalf of the shareholders acted as advisor in connection with the change of ownership when Radixx International acquired all the shares in Ezy Webwerkstaden AB.
With its background in the travel trade and focus on customers within the travel industry, EZY has acquired extensive experience and knowledge about the online travel business. EZY’s solutions are developed and evaluated in cooperation with airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, cruise lines etc. EZY strives to bridge the gap between the complexity of the travel industry and the specialist knowledge of an IT-consultant and has the ambition to be an effective and reliable partner, actively contributing to the development of the online travel business. For more information, visit http://www.ezyflight.aero
Founded in 1993 and now hosting 50 airlines on six continents, Radixx’s fully integrated, cloud-based solutions support all airline business models. Radixx recently partnered with TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm. For more information, visit www.radixx.com.
Censor has on behalf of the Shareholders acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Bergkvarabuss AB acquired the assets in Sohlberg Buss AB.
Sohlberg buss AB is a company that delivers customized bus passenger transports in Sweden and is active in three areas; charter traffic, school buses and intercity. During the autumn of 2015 the company was granted a corporate restructuring at the district court in Borås. Censor was hired to find new owners for the business and the transaction with Bergkvarabuss AB was completed in July 2016.
Bergkvarabuss AB is Sweden’s largest privately owned bus company with about 1.000 vehicles and 1.500 employees with an extensive geographical presence. The company let buses with drivers for companies, individuals, associations and schools throughout Sweden. Bergkvarabuss also has an extensive network of intercity and school bus services in the southern part of Sweden.
Censor has on behalf of Stenkullen Invest acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Lagercrantz Group acquired GasIQ AB and subsidiaries
GasIQ is a Swedish manufacturer of products for gas welding, soldering, cutting and gas control for gas shielded welding. The company has a long history with connections to Elga Gas Equipment. GasIQ AB’s factory and office is located outside of Gothenburg and is active internationally with the Nordic region as its largest market.
Lagercrantz Group is a technology group that offers world-leading, value-creating technology, using either proprietary products or products from leading suppliers. The Group is comprised of some 40 companies, each with a focus on a specific sub-market – a niche. The Group has approximately 1,250 employees and annual revenue of about MSEK 3,000. The Company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2001.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Qu-Tech AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with
V-Tech markets and sells a product range focusing on surgery, in particular on vascular and thoracic surgery, cardiology and medical intervention. It also represents several leading suppliers in its speciality areas. Its customers operate mainly in public healthcare in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Esthe-Tech markets and sells specialist products for aesthetic and plastic surgery; its product range is marketed primarily to authorised practitioners in private healthcare.
AddLife is an independent player in the Life Science sector, offering high-quality products, services and advice to the private and public sectors, above all in the Nordic region. AddLife has about 425 employees in some 25 subsidiaries that operate under their own brands. The Group has annual sales of about SEK 1.7 billion. Addlife shares are listed on NASDAQ Stockholm.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Dilato AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when EET Europarts acquired Barex AB
Barex AB is a Scandinavian distributor of barcode solutions and products within the area of automatic identification (Auto-ID). Product range includes portable units, scanners, label printers, software and labels. All products are from world-leading manufacturers like Zebra, Datalogic, Datamax and Honeywell. Barex AB provides comprehensive concepts that include hardware and software, training and service. Through unique solutions, the performance of suppliers’ products can be optimized. Together with retailers, Barex creates innovative, efficient and profitable solutions for the customers.
EET Group is Europe’s leading distributor within: Server, Computer & Printer parts, Storage & Network, Mobile Parts & Accessories, Home Entertainment & Lifestyle Electronics, Surveillance & Security, Professional AV & Digital Signage, Point of Sale & Auto ID and Logistical Services. EET Group was founded in 1986, and is today represented with 31 sales offices in 27 countries across Europe and Africa under the commercial name EET Europarts.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Skåne Finkost Sallad AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Örneborgs Delikatesser AB acquired Majonnäsfabriken Skåne Finkost AB
Majonnäsfabriken Skåne Finkost AB is a food company established in the first half of the 19th century. The company manufactures a wide array of mayonnaise and mustard for wholesalers and further processing. Majonnäsfabriken Skåne Finkost AB has had a strong development indeed and was appointed as one of 496 “Superföretag’’ by the Swedish business magazine Veckans Affärer in 2015.
Nordic Food Group AB, formerly Scandumin Group, consists of the subsidiaries Trensums Food, Olle Svensson and Örneborgs Delikatesser. Together the group forms a leading supplier of berries, liquid and semiliquid foods, salads, dips, sauces etc. The group has identified vast opportunities for further growth and will expand both organically and through acquisitions.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Powermec AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Addtech AB acquired Powermec AB.
Powermec develops and markets customized solutions within power supplies, electrical motors and electro mechanical components, primarily to OEM customers. Powermec has own establishments in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Poland and is also exporting to other markets. The company has 26 employees and sales of around SEK 150 million.
Addtech is a technology trading group that provides technological and economic value added in the link between manufacturers and customers. Addtech operates in selected niches in the market for advanced technology products and solutions. Its customers primarily operate in the manufacturing industry and public sector. Addtech has about 2,400 employees in more than 100 subsidiaries that operate under their own brands. The Group has annual sales of about SEK 7 billion. The Addtech share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Branäsgruppen as advisors in connection with a new share issue of SEK 75m.
Branäsgruppen is Sweden´s second largest owner of ski resorts with five different destinations. The resorts have had a strong development since the turn of the millennium. Each year the resorts altogether have 700 000 ski Days with an annual turnover of over SEK 250m.
The government owned private equity firm Inlandsinnovation has invested SEK 50m in Branäsgruppen becoming a new owner in the group. At the same time, a group of private investors has invested an additional SEK 25m, also becoming new owners.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Chevalier Sweden AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Mellby Gård Innovation och Tillväxt AB acquired Chevalier Sweden AB.
Chevalier has developed hunting clothes since 1950 and their motto has always been “quality and genuine craftsmanship”. The focus is still producing quality hunting clothing even though the customers also appreciate the apparel for everyday use. The company continuously strive to keep developing and designing new products in order to meet all requirements and preferences for both the traditional and modern hunter.
Mellby Gård Innovation & Tillväxt AB – a subsidiary of Mellby Gård – has a long-term investment strategy, with an approach where they keep the seller at the company after the acquisition in order to take the company to the next level together. The company’s focus is generally stable, profit generating, industry leading companies with a turn over around 100-300 MSEK – which can continue to grow and prosper even more by adding knowledge and resources provided by Mellby Gård.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Sandström Miljö & Säkerhetskonsult AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Orbicon A/S acquired Sandström Miljö & Säkerhetskonsult AB.
Sandström Miljö & Säkerhetskonsult AB is through their offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Luleå one of Sweden’s leading consultancy firms within the environmental field. Sandström works in Sweden and internationally within the environmental field with soil and groundwater contamination, geotechnics and construction.
Orbicon A/S is a Danish company which provides engineering consultancy services in the fields of the construction, environment, environmental technology, the working environment, organising, and planning. With over 500 employees, 11 offices in Denmark and two in Greenland, Orbicon is a significant operator on the Danish consultancy business.
Censor has on behalf of the owner of Badia acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Beijerinvest AB acquired Badia.
Badia AB, parent company of Poolkungen, supplies swimming pools and hot tubs, primarily to the Swedish market. Badia, with stores in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Helsingborg and Luleå is currently Sweden’s second largest supplier in the business.
Beijerinvest is a family managed investment company with several holdings in import- and export related companies. Founder and chairman is the industrial and finance icon Anders Wall and Johan Wall is CEO. Badia will be incorporated as a subsidiary in the group and Erik Gustavsson will take an active part in the board focusing on growth and strategic development issues.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Intoit Holding AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Östersidan Förvaltning AB and Investment AB Klöverön invest in Intoit Holding AB.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Intoit Holding AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Östersidan Förvaltning AB and Investment AB Klöverön invest in Intoit Holding AB.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Trivec Väst, Trivec Öst and Trivec Norr acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Sequent Invest together with current owners and management acquires the Trivec Group.
The Trivec Group is a market leading Scandinavian group supplying hotels and restaurants with the latest, cutting-edge technology. Trivec provides personalized soft-and hardware solutions tailored to their clients’ demands on a need-to-need basis including the PC based POS systems TRIVEC EP and Domino. Customers include about 1600 restaurants and hotels in Scandinavia. Trivec has offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Umeå and Oslo.
Sequent Invest is an active, long-term and transparent investor investing in mature, owner-managed companies in the Nordic region. With Sequent the company faces new challenges with the support of a dedicated and competent board, capital for value-driving investments and a management that invest in the company, together with the Board and Sequent.
Censor has on behalf of the owner of Moorlink AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Vryhof Group acquired Moorlink.
Moorlink, founded in 1995, is specializing in tailor-made mooring components for the demanding offshore industry. The company has developed a series of fittings, including different types of swivels, wire clamps and regularly responds to requests for customized components. The clients are mainly drilling operators, anchor-handling operators, oil companies, marine equipment companies and floating-production operators.
Vryhof Anchors is a leading worldwide provider of high-holding-power drag anchors, ancillary mooring products and services to the offshore oil & gas industry. The company was founded in the early seventies and has six offices worldwide. Vryhof Anchors is majority owned by HitecVision, a leading private equity investor focused on the upstream offshore oil and gas industry.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Bröderna Nilsson Holding Göteborg AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Scandza AS acquires Bröderna Nilssons Kök.
Established in 1928, Bröderna Nilssons Kök is a delicacy company manufacturing high quality products for the Swedish consumer food market. Bröderna Nilssons Kök primarily manufactures roast beef and different kind of hams of premium quality. The assortment is distributed all over Sweden and is sold via ICA, Coop, Axfood, Bergendahls, Netto and a number of wholesalers. Some products are also exported to Europe. Bröderna Nilssons Kök stands for tradition and innovation and delivers healthy and natural food for the conscious consumer.
Founded in 2008 and based in Oslo, Scandza is a Nordic consumer food and beverage platform business that brings several brands together in Nordic markets spanning chilled foods, snacking and baked goods. Scandza is owned by the management and the London based private equity firm CapVest Associates LLP.
Censor has on behalf of the owners of Unifaun AB acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership when Memnon Networks and Unifaun AB join forces and create the leading TA-supplier in the Nordics.
Unifaun was established in 1996 and is one of the Nordic leaders within transport administration systems. Unifaun creates a friction less and profitable relation between shippers, carriers and receivers. More than 50 000 companies operate Unifaun’s online solutions on a daily basis. With a work flow of more than 300 000 dispatches per day, Unifaun is an important player for both carriers and freight purchasers. Unifaun’s headquarter is located in Gothenburg, sales offices are located in Stockholm and Norrköping. Unifaun also has operation in Finland and Denmark.
Memnon Networks offers innovative and user friendly e-solutions that ease the users’ transport administration, reduce costs and improve the quality of the customers’ business processes. Today, Memnon is the biggest player within e-solutions for transport administration in the Nordics. Memnon has more than 135 000 users and connections to more than 100 carriers in the Nordics and Europe. Memnon is majority owned by the international private equity group Bridgepoint.
Censor has acted as advisor when Jetshop AB acquires the remaining shares in the software Company Keycrunch AB.
Jetshop, the Nordic region’s largest e-commerce system provider, continues to invest in online advertising technology and acquires the remaining shares of the software company Keycrunch AB. The acquisition also marks the beginning of an increased international expansion pace of Jetshop’s offerings within online advertising.
Keycrunch is a Gothenburg-based startup company within the area of advertising technology. Keycrunch has developed a cloud-based software solution that enables online retailers to easily advertise their entire range of products and services via Google AdWords and Google Shopping, taking into account changes in the inventory and pricing. This process is completely automated and is carried out on a daily basis.
The clinic is acquired by four younger doctor colleagues, who will continue to manage the company in the same successful way.
Alfakonsult was founded in 1975 and has over time created a vast customer base within the public and non-public sector. Alfakonsult is a consultancy firm specialised in optimising processes for production, warehousing and distribution. Alfakonsult has its headquarter in Gothenburg. The primary market is Scandinavia but missions are conducted throughout Europe.
Sweco delivers qualified consulting services with high knowledge content throughout the client’s project chain, from feasibility studies, analyses and strategic planning to engineering, design and project management. Sweco is among the largest players in Europe and a leader in several market segments in the Nordic region and Central and Eastern Europe. Sweco annually carries out about 37,000 projects, has a turnover of approx. SEK 9 bn and 9 000 employees in 12 countries.
Censor has on behalf of the owner of Kristianstadkliniken acted as advisor and project leader in connection with the change of ownership.
Kristianstadskliniken is one of Skåne’s leading primary care and medical specialist providers. Since the establishment in 1994, the clinic has experienced a strong development due to high demand for doctors and their extensive care program. The company is located in Kristianstad and currently employs about 30 people.
The clinic is acquired by four younger doctor colleagues, who will continue to manage the company in the same successful way.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners to Geawelltech as advisors in connection with Geawelltech’s change of ownership to Atlas Copco AB.
Geawelltech is a Swedish company based in Jonsered just outside Gothenburg that supplies a complete range of products for water well drilling, soil and water sampling and monitoring, as well as for environmental and agricultural investigations and research. Besides manufacturing of own-developed drilling rigs, Geawelltech also serves as exclusive agents for a number of world leading manufacturers within Geawelltech´s area of competence. Since 2012, Geawelltech also has operations in Stockholm via the subsidiary Borrcenter.
Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).
Censor has acted on behalf of Tom Hansson Invest AB as advisors and project managers in connection with Tom Hansson Bygg- och Fastighetsutveckling AB´s change of ownership to Fasticon AB.
Tom Hansson AB offers consultancy support in property related questions. The customers are primarily found within the construction- and real estate industry. The company has offices in Kungsbacka and Uddevalla.
Fasticon AB is a consultancy firm with a number of partly and fully owned subsidiaries which are specialized on property related services. All subsidiaries work under the brand Fasticon.
Censor has acted on behalf of Thorleif Josefsson Konsult AB as advisors and project managers in connection with TruckCam AB´s change of ownership to Alignment Systems Holding AB.
TruckCam AB is based in Katrineholm and delivers wheel alignment equipment for heavy vehicles to workshops and factories. TruckCam AB´s equipment is to be found in e.g. the factories of Mercedes-Benz, Dongfeng Liuzhou, Hyundai, Scania, Volvo and MAN.
Alignment Systems Holding AB is owned by Polaris Private Equity III and manufactures equipment for repair and inspection of damaged vehicles through its daughter companies Carl-O-Liner and Josam.<br/>
Since the beginning of August 2013, Censor has the assignment to act advisor and resource in M&A-related questions for Jetshop AB.
Jetshop is the unsurpassed leader of e-Commerce in the Nordics and has the ambition to remain the obvious partner for the retail industry. In 2013, Jetshop´s customer base together have a transaction volume of SEK 2 billions. Jetshop will continue its journey of growth by complementing organic growth with acquisitions and strategic partnerships within existing business areas.
E-Butik is the second largest e-Commerce plaform on the Swedish market. In 2012, E-Butik had sales of about SEK 23m with an EBIT of SEK 2.4m.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Infocube AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a change of ownership to Jeeves Information Systems AB.
Since 1999, Infocube AB has sold and delivered Jeeve´s ERP-system and consultancy services on an international market. Infocube has offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Jönköping, Karlstad and Chicago. In 2012 the turnover amounted to more than SEK 130m with an operating profit of about SEK 10m. At the time of the transaction, 40 of the total 110 persons employed at Infocube owned shares in the company.
Jeeves Information Systems AB is a Swedish company which since the nineties has developed and delivered ERP-system on an international market. In the spring 2012, Jeeves Information Systems was acquired by the US based venture capital firm Battery Ventures.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Branäsgruppen as advisors and project managers in connection with a change of ownership structure.
Branäsgruppen is Sweden´s second largest owner of ski resorts and runs Branäs, Kungsberget and Vallåsen. The resorts have had a strong development since the turn of the millennium. Each year the resorts altogether have 600 000 ski days. The company has about 600 employees during the winter season and an annual turnover of over SEK 200m. Branäsgruppen is owned by Mikael and Lars Rundblom, Viktoria Svanberg and Anders Kjällström (Group CEO).
A group of investors from Gothenburg and Stockholm are new part-owners of Branäsgruppen. The new owners are the Hobohm-Hielte family – owners of e.g. Ernström & Co AB and the Gustafson family who has a background from real estate. In connection with the transaction, Viktoria Svanberg also increased her ownership in Branäsgruppen.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Fjäråskupan AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership…
Fjäråskupan AB is one of the leading Nordics manufacturers of customer made range hoods developed by skilled craftsmen and advanced technology. The company was founded by Ingvar Turefeldt and has ever since had a constant growth with strong profitability. For ten years the company has been managed by the brothers Henrik and Leif Turefeldt who will continue as minority owners and in stay in their operative roles.
Beijerinvest is a family managed investment company with several holdings in import- and export related companies. Founder and chairman is the industrial and finance icon Anders Wall. Fjäråskupan will be incorporated as a subsidiary in the group and Erik Gustavsson together with Mattias Sonnenfeld will take an active part in the board focusing on growth and strategic development issues.
Censor has acted on behalf of Stampen Media Partner as adviser and resource in the acquisition of Hello There from KnowIT.
Stampen Media Partner is a division of the Stampen Group and is responsible for the Group’s expansion in growth media. Stampen Media Partner reaches around 1.7 million Swedes every week via the websites Familjeliv, SvenskaFans, Devote, Bröllopstorget and Odla.nu. The business area also includes Mobiento, which has been recognized as one of the world’s best agencies in mobile marketing, Adiento, which sells mobile advertising arrangements, the project publicist Appelberg Publishing Group, the outdoor agency Wallstreet Media, the web TV production company Dobb Production and the Internet consultant Adeprimo. Altogether Stampen Media Partner has a turnover of around SEK 400 m with 250 employees at offices in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the USA and Poland.
Hello There was founded in 2009 and mainly develops games for training, marketing and pure entertainment. Hello There has a strong market position with an annual turnover of about SEK 13 m and 17 employees. Among Hello There´s customers one finds brands such as Puma, GoreTex, Lilly, Samsung, SCA, Intersport och Santa Maria.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Runelandhs Försäljning AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to the Brady Corporation.
Runelandhs is a mail order / e-commerce company that sells equipment and furniture products to companies and local authorities all over Sweden from its catalogue and on the net. The company started up in 1992 and had a turnover in 2011 of SEK 128 m with an operating profit of SEK 19 m. Runelandhs has a staff of 18 at its Kalmar office and over 50,000 customers in Sweden.
Brady Corporation produces and sells complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. The company was founded in 1914 and has more than 1 million customers worldwide. The head office is in Milwaukee, USA, and the company has approx. 6,500 employees and operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Azpect Photonics AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to AMS Technologies.
Azpect Photonics AB was founded in 1994 and is today the leading supplier of photonic equipment in the Nordic countries. Azpect supplies laser equipment, spectroscopic products, instruments, optics, OEM components and other equipment to customers in the industrial and research segment.
AMS Technologies is Europe’s leading supplier of products and solutions in the fields of Optical, Power and Thermal Management, with 30 years’ experience in the field and more than 1000 European customers. AMS is established in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Norway.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Sandberg Tyg & Tapet AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to Gimmersta Gruppen.
Sandberg Tyg & Tapet AB designs and produces wallpapers and fabrics. With more than 30 years in the sector Sandberg has created a well-known brand in home furnishings. Sandberg’s operations are based in Ulricehamn, from where it sells its products through distributors in approx. 50 countries.
Gimmersta Gruppen is one of Sweden’s leading names in the wallpaper industry and has around 60 employees. It is a third-generation family company and since the mid-20th century has been active in the paint and wallpaper sector. Before the acquisition the group turned over SEK 150 m, selling more than a million rolls of paper per year.
Censor has acted on behalf of Stampen Media Partner as adviser and resource in the acquisition of Minnesota Communication.
Stampen Media Partner is a division of the Stampen Group and is responsible for the Group’s expansion in growth media. Stampen Media Partner reaches around 1.7 million Swedes every week via the websites Familjeliv, SvenskaFans, Devote, Bröllopstorget and Odla.nu. The business area also includes Mobiento, which has been recognized as one of the world’s best agencies in mobile marketing, Adiento, which sells mobile advertising arrangements, the project publicist Appelberg Publishing Group, the outdoor agency Wallstreet Media, the web TV production company Dobb Production and the Internet consultant Adeprimo. Altogether Stampen Media Partner has a turnover of around SEK 400 m with 250 employees at offices in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the USA and Poland.
Minnesota was founded in 2001 and has since then been one of the trendsetters in the event sector, showing steady growth – the agency has among other things been named Gasellföretag four years in succession. In 2011 Minnesota had a turnover of SEK 80 m and a staff of 27. Minnesota undertakes integrated projects that usually involve both personal and digital communication. Customers include several of Sweden’s largest companies, such as Svenska Spel, HP, Skandia, Atea and Fortum.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of M2 Retail Solutions as advisors and project managers in connection with Icon Capital AS acquisition of the majority of the shares.
M2 Retail Solutions offers qualified services in shop establishment and development. Applying an outsourcing concept M2 takes over and runs large areas of the customer’s shop establishment. M2 works in an international market with customers such as Ecco, Cartier, IC Companys with such brands as Peak Performance, Cottonfield etc. With its partner company Scandinavian Retail Partner, based in Hong Kong, M2 has established a network of sourcing partners who provide M2 with production capacity for the products the customer wants. SRP also carries out its own shop development projects in Asia.
Icon Capital AS is a Norwegian private equity fund with its focus on the Nordic market. Icon has a broad sector focus and concentrates on companies with a definite growth potential.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Alnova Balkongsystem AB as adviser and resource in the sale of the company to Erik Selin and Christian Hahne together with the company management.
Alnova Balkongsystem manufactures and markets balcony glazing, rails and lightweight panels. The systems are light, robust and easy to fit, and also maintenance-free, which is economical in both the short and the long term. Alnova Balkongsystem started operations about 30 years ago. Since then the company has developed well – Alnova has obtained a prominent position in the Swedish market for rails, balcony panels and aluminium glazing.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Göingekliniken as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to Capio Närsjkuvård.
Göingeklinken is a leading private doctor’s surgery in northeast Skåne. The clinic has existed since 1991 and has been developed with a high doctor staffing ratio and a wide programme of treatment. Göingekliniken is located at Hässleholm and has more than 20 employees.
Capio Närsjukvård belongs to the Capio Group and provides primary care under two names, Capio Vårdcentral and Capio Citykliniken. The company offers skilled general medical and specialist treatment and now has 31 health centres receiving some 950 000 patients per year.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of A. Wendler AB as advisors and project managers in the public listed Addtech’s acquistion of the company.
A. Wendler AB is a company trading in electrical materials, fuses and external lighting for public areas. The company represents world-leading suppliers in its product area and has a strong position in its customer and product segment.
Addtech is a trading company that develops and sells high-tech components to industrial and service companies in selected niches. Addtech has an annual turnover of approx. SEK 4 bn and approximately 1,300 employees. Addtech is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus as advisors and project managers in the acquistion of Mölndals Djurklinik.
Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus is one of Sweden’s four regional veterinary hospitals and offers skilled treatment of dogs, cats and small pets.
Mölndals Djurklinik has surgeries in Mölndal and Kungsbacka. Mölndals Djurklinik has co-operated with Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus for many years.
Knutsson Holdings AB acquires shares in Poseidon Diving Systems – Censor acts as advisors.
Knutsson Holdings AB (formerly Knutssonbolagen AB) is the parent company in the Knutsson Group. Business started in 1959 under the name of B. Knutsson with a roulette table at Stadshotellet in Åmål. The Knutsson Group now invests in both quoted and unquoted companies. The associated companies are active in betting, restoration, the health industry, IT, tyre recycling, media and harness racing.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Marconova Survey AB as advisors and project managers in connection with the Finnish company Lars Krogius Ab’s acquisition of the majority of the shares.
Marconova Survey AB is an independent marine consultant offering marine claims management to Scandinavian and international marine underwriters. The company also assists shipowners, ports, transport companies and exporters/importers.
Lars Krogius Ab today has 70 employees and offers loss-adjusting services and claims managers to insurance companies and other marine underwriters in seven countries- The company has offices in Finland, Russia, the Baltic countries, Belarus, Ukraine, Denmark and as from today it is also represented in Sweden.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Kaul GmbH as advisors and project managers in connection with the sale of all shares in the company and the British sister company to The Riverside Company.
Kaul GmbH was founded in 1975 and is today a world leader in the development and manufacture of glazes and release agents for the confectionery, foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industry. Kaul has a number one position worldwide in development of glazes and polishing agents to confectionery such as jelly beans, wine gums, chewing gum etc. The company differs from its competitors in its trademark portfolio of more than 250 market-leading products (including “Capol”, “Capolex”, “Capolan” and “Fix Gum”). The company’s clients include nearly all the large companies in the confectionery industry. Kaul serves its customers both directly and through agents and distributors in over 60 companies worldwide. The head office is at Elmshorn, near Hamburg in Germany.
The Riverside Company is a global private equity company that concentrates on acquiring leading small and medium-sized companies (with a value of up to USD 150 m) which it then develops with stronger management and further purchases and also organic growth. Since it started in 1988 the company has invested in 216 transactions to a total enterprise value of USD 4.1 bn. The investment portfolio in North America, Europe and Asia contains 67 companies with a total annual turnover of USD 3.3 bn and more than 13,000 employees (June 2009).
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Plattform IT AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to Caperio.
Plattform IT was established in 2007 and has its office in Gothenburg. The company specializes in IT solutions, both sale of products and consulting services, with special expertise in servers, storage and network & communication. Plattform IT is active in IT areas demanding high standards of availability and functionality. Plattform IT offers products throughout the whole area of infrastructure as well as services all the way from analysis to system management.
Caperio is one of Sweden’s largest and most rapidly expanding IT companies. Caperio’s business model is based on helping large and medium-sized businesses to improve the efficiency of their use of IT, from product and technology strategy to system design and administration. Caperio is active in product logistics, licence administration, networks/communication, server/storage, telephony and document management. Caperio can be found in Stockholm, Örebro, Gothenburg and Uppsala and has approx. 82 employees.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of KPA Engineering as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to the Finnish company Citec.
KPA Engineering is a consulting company in industrial engineering and has a staff of more than 70 in Karlstad, Gothenburg, Norrköping and Örebro. KPA Engineering’s main market is Sweden, but with increasing internationalization – the proportion of projects outside Sweden’s shores is growing. The company is active chiefly in the paper and pulp, engineering, chemicals and energy industries.
The Citec Group has more than 1,000 employees and a turnover of over € 60 million. The company applies a broad service concept in the fields of technical consultation and information with its head office in Vaasa, and offices not only elsewhere in Finland, but in Sweden, the UK, France, Russia, India and China.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Issi AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a sale of all shares in the company.
Issi is an IT company with a strong position as a supplier of business systems to the Nordic travel industry. The company also delivers solutions to customers who buy IT projects for example when modernizing and adjusting text-based systems to the web. The company was founded in 1994 and currently has a staff of 24.
Softronic is an IT and management company that contributes to its customers’ business development and increased competitiveness. Combining experience and innovation with leading-edge technology and competence in strategy and business development, Softronic assumes total responsibility from need analysis and development of critical solutions to implementation and operation. The company was founded in 1984 and now has around 270 employees at its offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Arjeplog and Estonia. Softronic is quoted on the Nordic stock exchange Stockholm Small Cap.
Censor has acted on behalf of Corodovan Group as adviser and resource in the acquisition of Sällma AB.
During 2007 Censor has acted on behalf of the Cordovan Group as advisor in connection with the purchase of Sällma AB.
Sällma is one of Sweden’s oldest consultancies in the field of sales and management development. Sällma carries out desirable changes in consultation with the customer. Sällma improves customers’ profitability by increasing their income and efficiency.
Censor has been engaged since 2009 on behalf of Christian Berner Invest AB to give continuous assistance as advisor in matters relating to M&A issues. Christian Berner Invest AB is a Nordic investment company whose focus is on trade and technology. The group has existed for more than 110 years and had a turnover of around SEK 500 m in 2008.
Censor has acted on behalf of OEM International as adviser and resource in the acquisition of the Danish company Klitsö Processtechnic A-S.
Acting as advisor for the buyer, Censor has acquired the Danish company Klitsö Processtechnic A-S on behalf of OEM International.
Klitsö specializes in valve and regulating technology for the production of machines primarily for businesses in medical technology, biotechnology, environmental, food production and chemical industries. Klitsö is a market leader in its niche in Denmark.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of NordIQ as advisors and project managers in connection with a sale of 25 per cent of the shares in the company.
NordIQ manufactures and markets highly efficient and intelligent district heating systems for housing that also save energy, the environment and money.
Swensksundh is a network of investors based in Stockholm. The main focus of its activities is real estate, industry and clean technology.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Husläkarna as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to Carema.
Husläkarna offer front-line primary care with the intention of combining the highest knowledge at an appropriate level of treatment with appropriate functional care of the individual in a professional and friendly manner.
Carema is a leading private supplier of publicly financed care and treatment in the Nordic countries. Carema runs health centres, local hospitals, specialist clinics, sheltered accommodation and accommodation for the elderly for local authorities all over Sweden and also in Norway and Finland.
Censor has acted on behalf of Stampen Media as adviser and resource in the acquisition of Odla.nu
In 2007 Censor acted as advisor in the purchase of Odla.nu on behalf of Stampen Media.
Odla.nu is a meeting place and source of inspiration for all who are interested in gardens and nurseries. Odla.nu is moreover Sweden’s biggest garden site with over 2500 pages of description of cultivation of kitchen vegetables, spices and berry plants, and articles on subjects ranging from slugs and roedeer to pelargonia and garden ponds.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Customer View AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a sale of all shares in the company.
Customer View is a consulting company that focuses on customer loyalty and relations marketing. Customer View offers complete solutions for individualized customer communication irrespective of media.
Posten Norge is one of Norway’s largest companies and operates all over the country. In 2006 the Group had a turnover of 23.7 bn kronor. It has 23,000 employees. The ambition of Posten is to develop into a leading Nordic communication and logistics group. The vision is to become the world’s most future-minded postal and logistics concern. The hallmarks of Posten and its employees are to be honesty, respect, creativity and unity.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of ABC Snickerier AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a sale of all shares in the company.
Inwido develops, manufactures and sells a complete range of windows and doors to the building trade, construction companies and builders of single-family houses. The company is in business in all the Nordic countries and in Poland. The Group’s main brands are Elitfönster and Allmogefönster in Sweden, Storke and Outline in Denmark, Pihla and Eskopuu in Finland, Lyssand and Diplomatdörren in Norway and Sokolka in Poland.
ABC Snickerier offers MDF board to the building industry for the manufacture of door jambs etc, window frames etc. ABC Snickerier sells its products in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, England and the Czech Republic.
Censor has acted on behalf of the owners of Plus4You as advisors and project managers in connection with the sale of all shares to the quoted company Proffice.
Plus4You helps its customers with efficient use of resources to provide staffing arrangements in the telecom sector. With a ready access to attractive expertise and a solid commitment to its customers Plus4You creates high customer value leading to mutually beneficial long-term business relations.
Proffice is the specialist Nordic staffing company. Proffice has a strong local base and is represented by more than 100 offices in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Proffice customers are to be found in the public sector and among companies of all sizes. Proffice has its origins in Snabbstenografen, which was established in 1960 and is quoted on the Nordic list of the Stockholm Exchange.
Since 2006 Censor has had the role of acting continuously for OEM International AB as advisor on acquistion-related activities. OEM International is a leading technology trading company in Northern Europe. The Group has 23 operating units in 10 countries and a head office in Tranås.
Censor has acted on behalf of Stampen Media as adviser and resource in the acquisition of Familjeliv AB.
During 2007 Censor has acted for Stampen Media as advisor in the acquisition of Familjeliv AB.
Familjeliv is a website for everyone interested in family life. It offers advice, support and assistance in everything affecting children and free online tools for parents and parents-to-be.
Censor has during acted on behalf of the owners of Poseidon Diving Systems AB as advisors and project managers in connection with a transfer of ownership to DP Scandinavia AB.
Poseidon was founded in 1957 and has for the last 40 years been one of the world’s leading actors with regard to developing, manufacturing and selling equipment for industry, the military and skin divers.
DP Scandinavia develops diesel engines for the marine sector.
Since 2006 Censor has acted as advisor for the Cordovan Group for acquisition-related activities. Cordovan is a consultancy that helps customers to utilize new opportunities and create lasting competitiveness in an ever more globalized and digitalized world. As one of the few players in the market Cordovan works in three closely related disciplines: selling, marketing and business development.
Since 2005 Censor has been assisting Stampen Media Partner AB as advisor in M&A-related activities. Stampen AB is the parent company with seven business areas including Göteborgs Posten and Stampen Media Partner. Stampen Media Partner is responsible for developing and strengthening Stampen’s presence in digital media. The business area creates growth by means of a combination of company acquisitions and its own growth.
Semcon is an international product development company with more than 2,000 employees representing a wide range of expert knowledge.
Is a consultant firm within business areas: product design, product development, design strategy and marketing.
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