We are pleased to announce that KANTER Advokatbyrå is strengthening and expanding its Real Estate & Construction practice by welcoming Cecilia Jussi-Pekka and Johannes Harlevi as new partners. They will be joining us from Bright Advokat, together with their colleagues Lisa Slotte and Johan Jensen Linder, at the beginning of the new year.
“We are delighted that Cecilia and Johannes, together with their team, have chosen to join us. Their extensive expertise and solid experience in Real Estate and Construction law will be a valuable addition to the firm and perfectly aligns with our growth strategy”, says Karl Eklund, Managing Partner at KANTER Advokatbyrå.
Flat Capital AB (publ) has signed an agreement to make a majority investment in Defensor Group AB, a new Swedish industrial group with the ambition to build a leading player in the Nordic defense and security industry. Defensor simultaneously acquires 70 percent of the shares in ArmaTech i Kungsbacka Aktiebolag and 70 percent of the shares in SAFE4U Security Of Sweden AB, two specialized defense companies with strong histories and unique positions in their respective fields.
KANTER has advised Flat Capital on the transaction.
SELATEK continues its expansion by three additional acquisitions of Elektromontage Power, Kelmo and Triator.
Elektromontage Power is based in Norrköping and offers a wide range of low and high voltage power solutions for the industrial sector and energy distribution companies across Sweden. Kelmo is a full-service provider within industrial automation with specialized expertise in the cable manufacturing industry. Triator Brand- & Säkerhetsteknik is based in Växjö and have operations across southern Sweden, and delivers advanced solutions in e.g. fire alarms, intrusion alarms, CCTV, telecom and data installations. The respective sellers will remain in their operational roles and become shareholders within SELATEK.
KANTER has advised SELATEK on the transactions.
Amplio Private Equity, through the fund Segulah V, has entered into an agreement to sell its interest in Francks Kylindustri to the IK X Fund, a fund managed by IK Partners, a leading European private equity firm.
Francks is a leading Nordic specialist provider of installation and aftermarket services within commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The company has over 650 employees who work across 50 sites in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Amplio Private Equity acquired a majority stake in 2019 and has since transformed Francks from a regional Swedish business into a Nordic market leader, driven by e.g. multiple strategic add-on acquisitions.
KANTER has advised Amplio Private Equity on the transaction.
Lazarus has acquired the majority stake of Jydsk Aluminium Industri. Jydsk Aluminium Industri – also known as JAI – is one of Europe’s largest and most automated aluminium die casting foundries, with over 70 years of experience. Lazarus has extensive experience of developing industrial companies and has business operations in similar fields.
Lazarus was advised by KANTER on the transaction.
KANTER Advokatbyrå acts as legal adviser to Stronghold Invest AB (and its majority owner Pejoni AB) in connection with the divestment of a minority stake to Fidelio Capital of Newsec AB, a leading company in real estate advisory and property management in the Nordics and the Baltics. The new partnership brings both capital and strategic expertise to Newsec, thereby strengthening and enabling Newsec’s increased acquisition ambition, as well as intensifying investments in the digitalisation and sustainability offering in both existing and new markets.
Flat Capital carries out a rights issue of SEK 300 million, with an upsizing option of additionally SEK 130 million in the event of oversubscription. Subscription undertakings of SEK 228 million have been secured from existing shareholders and prominent new investors.
Flat Capital is an investment company, founded in 2013 by entrepreneurs Nina and Sebastian Siemiatkowski, that focuses on growth stage companies with prominent entrepreneurs in leading positions and primarily makes investments through its network of world-class investors and entrepreneurs. Flat Capital is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
KANTER advises Flat Capital on the rights issue.
Ratos has issued convertible debentures within the framework of its long-term incentive programs. Due to legislative changes regarding reduced right of deduction for interest expenses, Ratos has applied for admission to trading of the convertible debentures on Nasdaq Stockholm to ensure that the holders remain entitled to full right of reduction for interest expenses for loans taken to finance the acquisition of the convertible debentures. First day of trading occurred on 7 May 2025.
KANTER advised Ratos in connection with the listing of the convertible debentures.
Cavotec has initiated a process to change the group’s domicile from Switzerland to Sweden. As part of this process, Cavotec Group AB, a wholly owned Swedish subsidiary of Cavotec SA, has announced a share-for-share exchange offer whereby the shareholders of Cavotec SA are offered to exchange their shares for shares in the new Swedish entity. The share exchange offer is recommended by the board of Cavotec SA and supported by shareholders who represent 83 per cent of the shares and votes of Cavotec SA. The shares of Cavotec Group are intended to be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in connection with completion of the offer. The offer values Cavotec at approximately SEK 1.65 billion, based on the share price at offer announcement.
Cavotec is a global engineering company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonisation of ports and industrial applications. Cavotec employs over 700 employees and its systems are installed in over 80 countries. The shares in Cavotec are admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CCC.
KANTER advises Cavotec on the redomiciliation.
Multisoft, one of Sweden’s leading providers of systems for membership and interest organisations, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Mysoft.
Mysoft is a market leader in providing Microsoft Dynamics 365-based software solutions for membership organisations in Norway and Sweden. These solutions are offered as both cloud-based and locally installed systems, including proprietary operating solutions.
Multisoft was advised by KANTER on the transaction.