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SEB Företagsinvest, 3i and company's management acquire SBL Vaccin

SEB Företagsinvest, 3i and company's management acquire SBL Vaccin · SBL executive management personnel, in cooperation with the 3i Group plc and SEB Företagsinvest, have acquired SBL Vaccin AB (SBL) from Chiron Vaccines, a business unit of the US-based Chiron Corporations Inc. · SBL develops, manufactures, markets and distributes vaccines. The company's products include Dukoral®, an oral vaccine that provides protection against cholera. It is also used to prevent so-called travelers' diarrhoea. · Dukoral® has been successfully sold in Sweden and Norway for several years and was recently

Management & 3i acquire Instone International Limited

Management & 3i acquire Instone International Limited London, 16 February, 2004 · Edgar Ekeseth (CEO) and his management team together with 3i and a number of private investors have acquired Instone International Limited from Miller Holdings Limited of the UK. · 3i and a group of private investors invested £3m ($5.5m). · Instone International is the world's leading specialist provider of travel services to the global shipping industry. In 2003, including its Franchise Partners and Global representatives, Instone had gross ticket sales of close to £100 m ($182m). Instone International

3i acquires Pharmadule Emtunga from IDI

3i acquires Pharmadule Emtunga from IDI Stockholm 16 December, 2003 · 3i Group plc with funds has formed PHEM Intressenter, which has signed an agreement to acquire Pharmadule Emtunga from IDI and other present owners. · Pharmadule Emtunga is a world-leading supplier of production facilities to the pharmaceutical industry, living quarters to the offshore industry and modules to the telecom sector. · Pharmadule Emtunga is a growth company that has more than quadrupled its sales in three years. The company is expected to reach sales of SEK 2.2 billion in 2003, with a continued positive

3i invests in Gant Company AB

3i invests in Gant Company AB Stockholm July 1, 2003 · 3i Group plc, together with its funds, has acquired 20.6% of Gant Company AB. · Over the last 20 years, Gant Company AB has grown, from its Swedish base, to become a leading international brand. · The Gant brands sells approximately SEK 3 billion at the retail level in more than 50 countries, allowing Gant Company AB to forecast revenues of approximately SEK 800 million, at healthy margins in 2003. · Gant Company AB's future growth potential is deemed to be very good. 3i has together with L Capital (an LVMH sponsored Private Equity fund)

3i divests its holdings in Nordisk Renting

3i divests its holdings in Nordisk Renting Stockholm, Sweden, 9 January 2003 * 3i Group plc is divesting all its holdings in Nordisk Renting AB. * Nordea is the acquirer-the purchase price of 3i's shareholding is SEK 627 m. * 3i's ownership holding was 35%. 3i Group plc has signed an agreement regarding the sale of all its holdings in Nordic Renting to Nordea for SEK 627 m. Nordisk Renting is the Nordic region's leading real estate rentals corporation, which focuses on acquiring, owning and developing real estate for rental on long-term contracts to secure private and public sector partners,

3i becomes principal shareholder in Ålö

3i becomes principal shareholder in Ålö Stockholm 2002-10-17 · 3i Group plc and Baltickoncernen (the Baltic group) are to restructure the ownership of Ålö. · 3i's ownership holding will increase to 49.9%. · Ålö is a world-leading manufacturer of front loaders, implements and accessory ranges for farm tractors. · Ålö's year-2002 estimate is for sales of approximately SEK 1,250 m, with healthy profitability. Alongside the Baltic group, 3i has incorporated a new enterprise (Ålö Intressenter AB), which is contracted to acquire all Ålö's shares. 3i and the Baltic group intend to own over 49%

3i acquires 47% of ABA Sweden

3i acquires 47% of ABA Sweden Stockholm 14-06-2002 * 3i Group plc with their funds have entered into an agreement to acquire 47% of ABA Sweden AB (ABA). * ABA is a world leader in the field of hose and pipe-sealing system manufacture, for both the distribution market as well as for the automotive industry. * Their newly patented connector for the automotive industry will generate good growth for the future. * ABA expects a turnover of approximately SEK 600 million in the year 2002, with good profitability. ABA is a world leader in the manufacture of hose and pipe-sealing and other product

3i acquires 17% of SWE-DISH Satellite Systems

3i acquires 17% of SWE-DISH Satellite Systems · 3i Group plc has invested in satellite communication enterprise SWE-DISH® Satellite Systems AB (formerly Swe Dish Wahlberg & Selin). · SWE-DISH Satellite Systems is a high-growth Swedish enterprise enjoying international leadership in mobile satellite communication for broadband applications. Its customers include CNN, the BBC, SVT (Swedish state TV), the Swedish defense procurement agency FMV and NATO. · Revenues in 2001 were over SEK 140 m. SWE-DISH Satellite Systems was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Stockholm. The Corporation

Atle divests AKA Tempcold

Atle divests AKA Tempcold Atle AB has signed a letter of intent regarding the transfer of all the shares of AKA Tempcold AB to German refrigeration wholesaler Frigotechnik Handels GmbH. The final agreement on this transfer is scheduled for signing in late February 2002. With revenues of some SEK 700 m, Frigotechnik Handels GmbH is one of Germany's biggest refrigeration wholesalers, with operations primarily concentrated on its domestic market, although with subsidiaries in other countries, including Refrico AB in Sweden. Frigotechnik's strategy is the pursuit of geographical growth, with

Gyros AB announces record second round financing.

Gyros AB announces record second round financing. The Swedish biotech company, Gyros AB, confirmed today that the Company has raised 309 MSEK, approximately 30 MUSD, during second round financing, making this the largest ever biotech venture round in Sweden. "Following first round financing of 285 MSEK in the year 2000, this new funding reaffirms the confidence of our investors in the commercial viability of our proprietary microfluidic technology platform." said Maris Hartmanis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gyros AB. "We are now set to continue commercialization and ramp up our

3i and the Swedish Industrial Development Fund invest in MicVac

3i and the Swedish Industrial Development Fund invest in MicVac 3i Group plc and the Swedish Industrial Development Fund are making a first-stage investment totalling SEK 10 m in fast-food enterprise MicVac AB, which has developed and patented an entirely novel method for producing ready-to-eat food using microwave technology. MicVac makes vacuum-packed, nourishing, high-quality, tasty meals. MicVac AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and founded in August 2000, offers the food industry an entirely novel method for preparing, pasteurising and packaging ready-to-eat meals. This step-wise

Accra in agreement with Pullman of the US

Accra in agreement with Pullman of the US Öjebyn, Sweden 09 10 2001 · Accra Teknik AB has signed a contract with Pullman Industry Inc., worth at least SEK 95 m. · The deal gives Pullman exclusivity on specific Accra product areas. · The deal marks a breakthrough for Accra on the US market. Accra Teknik AB has signed a contract with US sub-contractor Pullman Inc., a SEK 95 m deal that the Swedish enterprise has been working on for three years. Accra has patented processes and possesses unique methods for roll-forming and hardening steel. The resulting high- strength, lightweight, roll-formed

3i and Euroventures Acquire Car-O-Liner

3i and Euroventures Acquire Car-O-Liner · 3i Group plc and Euroventures, with respective funds, are buying out Car-O-Liner and Josam from Zeteco. · A concerted initiative to advance the new unit through organic growth and restructuring deals. · Annual revenues of approximately SEK 400 m with high profitability. Together, 3i and Euroventures have formed a new corporation that has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Car-O-Liner and Josam. These two companies were previously part of Zeteco's Alignment Systems business area; Zeteco is a subsidiary of Finnish engineering group Partek. Car-O-

Wicom growth fuelled by new round of funding

WICOM GROWTH FUELLED BY NEW ROUND OF FUNDING Accenture Technology Ventures, 3i and Stratos Ventures Participate in Wicom's Third Round of Venture Funding Helsinki, 18 September 2001 -- Wicom Communications Ltd announced that it had closed its third round of venture capital funding. Participants in the round were Accenture Technology Ventures, 3i and Stratos Ventures. Wicom, a leading provider of world-class communications management solutions including contact centres, advanced enterprise telephony solutions, and contact management applications for fixed and wireless IP (Internet Protocol)

Record breaking year for private equity deals in 2000 - but what's the outlook for 2001?

Record breaking year for private equity deals in 2000 - but what's the outlook for 2001? Stockholm 2001-09-10 · 3i/PwC Global Private Equity report shows 30% surge in investment world-wide to new high of US $177 billion in 2000. · 2001 - somewhat weaker but still likely to be one of the biggest investing years in private equity history. · Sweden - ninth largest market in the world and strongest growth during the past few years. A new record total of US $177 billion of global private equity/venture capital was invested in 2000, up 30 per cent on the previous year. Also the amount of new

3i divests its holdings in Sweden On Line

3i divests its holdings in Sweden On Line · 3i Group plc is divesting all its holding in Sweden On Line · The buyer Telenor is paying SEK 195 m for 100 % of Sweden On Line · 3i's former holding in Sweden On Line was 50 % 3i Group plc is selling its 50 % holding in Sweden On Line to Norwegian telecom group Telenor, in a deal valuing Sweden On Line at SEK 195 m. The transaction is subject to approval by the Swedish Competition Authority. Sweden On Line was formed in 1986; it is now Sweden's third-largest nationwide cable TV operator, with some 185,000 households connected. Operations

3i holdings Programmera and Giga-gruppen to merge

3i holdings Programmera and Giga-gruppen to merge Stockholm, Sweden 2001-08-23 · Two 3i Group plc associated companies, Programmera and Giga-gruppen have decided to merge. · 3i will own 42% of the merged corporation · The new enterprise will offer expert services within IT infrastructure, systems development and management. The employee headcount will be 140. Programmera and Giga-gruppen have both been active in the IT sector for over 10 years. The new corporation will offer an aggregated portfolio of operational know-how and technical consulting, systems development, management and QA. The

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