Ratos company KVD acquires Forsbergs Fritidscenter

Ratos acquires, through the wholly owned KVD Group (KVD), 100% of Forsbergs Fritidscenter (Forsbergs), which is the largest mobile home retailer in the Nordics. With the acquisition, KVD expands its range and strengthens its offering to the end consumer. The transaction has a strong commercial rationale based on the growing importance of online sales, opportunities for knowledge sharing and significant synergy potential. The purchase price is SEK 275m, corresponding to a 5.6 multiple of EV/EBITA, with financing taking place through a long-term loan agreement from Ratos to KVD.Forsbergs is