Opus Group is in negotiations for a significant acquisition

Opus Group is negotiating to acquire an unnamed party. No agreement exists yet. Because of confidentiality related to negotiations, no more information is public until further notice. More information will follow at a later stage.

Opus Group is a leading company in vehicle inspection technology and vehicle inspection program operations.  The Group has two main business areas which are vehicle inspection and equipment.  Opus Group is one of the market leaders in vehicle inspection operations in the US and Sweden.  Opus Bilprovning has 71 vehicle inspection stations in Sweden.  Opus Inspection operates vehicle inspection programs in the U.S., Bermuda, and Peru and is active in sales and service of emission control equipment in North America and Mexico.  Through the subsidiaries, Opus Equipment and J&B Maskinteknik, Opus Group conducts production, sales, and service of vehicle inspection equipment for vehicle inspection companies and vehicle workshops.  Opus Group’s revenues amounted to approximately SEK 469 million in 2012.  Opus Group’s shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

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