Axfood and Mathem are entering into a strategic partnership, with Axfood divesting Mat.se in exchange for shares in Mathem, a strong pure-play online retailer with home delivery. At the same time, Mathem is entering into a long-term delivery partnership with Axfood’s purchasing and logistics company Dagab. The purchase consideration for Mat.se amounts to SEK 688m on a cash and debt-free basis, and payment will take place through newly issued shares in Mathem corresponding to a shareholding of 16.5%. Axfood was represented by KANTER in the transaction.

Alcadon Group AB has acquired 80 percent of 6X International, a distributor of fiber optic solutions and systems. The acquisition also includes a call / put option for the remaining 20 percent.

Founded in 1991, 6X International is a value-add distributor specialized on fiber optic components and complete solutions.

Alcadon was represented by KANTER in the transaction. KANTER’s team consisted primarily of Karl Eklund and Axel Jönsson.

Francks strengthens its position in the southwest region of Sweden and in Småland through the acquisitions of Kyl & Värmepumpservice i Halmstad AB and Gislaved Kylteknik AB, respectively. The current owners will continue to develop the companies in collaboration with Francks.

Francks was advised by KANTER in the transactions.

KANTER’s team consisted primarily of Karl Eklund and Axel Jönsson.

Opter AB (publ), a market leading SaaS company which develops and sells software for transport planning, listed its shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market on 23 November 2021. In connection with the listing, the general public in Sweden and certain institutional investors were invited to acquire shares in Opter at a price per share of SEK 56, equivalent to a pre-money equity value of approximately SEK 320.7 million.

KANTER’s team consisted of Björn Kristiansson, Ebba Olsson Werkell and Alexander Grägg.

The founder of Modigo AB and ADHD Care by Modigo AB has sold a majority stake in the companies to Broviken. The companies are leading suppliers of neuro psychiatric evaluations and medical treatment of patients with ADHD in Sweden. KANTER represented the founder in the transaction.

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Kobalt Capital has divested KMR Music Royalties II fund assets to KKR and Dundee Partners for approximately US$1.1 billion. The collection includes more than 62,000 copyrights by artists and songwriters across various music genres. KANTER represented Kobalt Capital, from a Swedish law perspective, in the transaction.

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.