Comment on rumors that Mekonomen Group is in dialogue about acquisition Nordic Forum
Mekonomen Group has previously announced that growth through acquisition is interesting if it is the right company at the right price. Rumors have spread to the market that the company is about to acquire the industry player Nordic Forum. Mekonomen Group confirms that dialogues are taking place with various players, including Nordic Forum, in line with the company's growth strategy.
Mekonomen Group has previously announced that Finland is a market where they want to grow through acquisitions. The company confirms that they also are in dialogue with industry players in other markets. Rumors about acquisitions will not be commented further. If an acquisition is completed, it will be communicated to the market.
"We have an ambition to grow organically and through acquisitions. We conduct ongoing dialogue with interesting players in several markets, including Nordic Forum. We intend to communicate further to the market if an acquisition is being made”, says Pehr Oscarson, President and CEO Mekonomen Group
For further information, please contact:
Pehr Oscarson, President and CEO Mekonomen Group
Telephone: 08-464 00 00
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