KANTER Advokatbyrå is proud to announce the promotion of Sanna Isaksson as partner as of 1 January 2022. Sanna is a member of KANTER’s Corporate/M&A team and focuses on private M&A, private equity and investment funds.

Galatea, a leading distributor of alcoholic beverages in Scandinavia and part of the Martin & Servera Group, has acquired a portfolio of classic spirit brands including Skåne Akvavit, Hallands fläder and Grönstedts. Galatea was represented by KANTER in the transaction.

Segulah Fund VI has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority in Levinsgruppen i Hässleholm AB. Current owners will remain in their respective operational roles and retain a significant shareholding in the group. The acquisition will be the first investment for Segulah Fund VI. Segulah Fund VI was advised by KANTER in the transaction.

In July 2021, Holmströmgruppen and Areim submitted a public takeover bid to the shareholders of Magnolia Bostad. The offer, which was completed in August 2021, values ​​Magnolia Bostad at approximately SEK 2.9 billion. Magnolia Bostad’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. KANTER has assisted Magnolia Bostad in connection with the public takeover bid.

Segulah Fund V has divested Semantix International Group AB to TransPerfect Global, Inc., the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. Semantix is today the leading provider of language services and solutions in the Nordic region. KANTER represented Segulah in the transaction.

Axel Johnson’s Solar Investment Company AxSol invests in EnergiEngagemang, a leading installer of commercial and large scale solar cell plants. Through the investment AxSol takes a majority stake in the company, thereby further strengthening its position in the commercial segment and in the design and construction of solar parks. AxSol was represented by KANTER in the transaction.

Segulah Fund V has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in Conapto Group Holding AB to Pan-European infrastructure fund Marguerite II. Conapto is a Stockholm-based colocation provider operating two modern data centres and one recovery site. Segulah established the business in September 2018, via the carve-out of the Nordic operations of US-headquartered IT service provider Sungard Availability Services and created an independent Nordic operator. KANTER represented Segulah in the transaction.