Anton Eriksson is a member of Snellman’s Public M&A, Equity Capital Markets and Corporate Advisory team in Sweden. Anton also advises clients on regulatory issues, in particular AIFMD related matters.
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) and its acquisition company Notalp Logistik AB, in connection with the public cash offer for all shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ)
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) (“PC Sicav”) and its acquisition company Notalp Logistik AB, in connection with the public cash offer for all shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm. The public offer was made by a consortium led by Paradeigma Partners AB (a subsidiary of PC Sicav) and further comprising Pak Logistik Intressenter AB (an indirect subsidiary of PC Sicav) and Aktiebolaget Tuna Holding. The offer values all outstanding shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB at approximately SEK 1.2 billion. This offer runs in parallel with the mandatory offer previously made by Pak Logistik Intressenter AB with Snellman as legal advisor.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprises Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Gabriella Fredlund, Anton Eriksson, Sebastian Sund and Edvin Matton (Public M&A), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and FDI).
Snellman Acts as legal advisor to Pak Logistik Intressenter AB and Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) on the mandatory public cash offer for Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ)
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Pak Logistik Intressenter AB (“Pak Logistik”) and its indirect owner, Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav), in connection with Pak Logistik’s mandatory public cash offer to the shareholders of Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ) (“Jetpak”), listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm. The mandatory public cash offer values Jetpak at approximately SEK 1.1 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprises Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Gabriella Fredlund, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt and Sebastian Sund (Public M&A), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and FDI).
Snellman advisor to NP3 Fastigheter AB on its dividend in kind and on its subsequent ABB block sale of all its class B shares in Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB
Snellman acted as legal advisor to real estate company NP3 Fastigheter AB (“NP3”), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, in connection with the dividend in kind and the subsequent block sale of all its class B shares in real estate company Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB (“Emilshus”), also listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The dividend in kind to the holders of ordinary shares in NP3 comprised approximately 7.2 million class B shares in Emilshus, corresponding to a distributed market value of approximately SEK 229 million. The subsequent share block sale comprised an additional approximately 6.3 million class B shares in Emilshus, at a price of SEK 32 per share, corresponding to sales proceeds of approximately SEK 201 million. The share block sale was conducted through an accelerated bookbuilding (ABB) process which was carried out jointly with a directed issue by Emilshus of 12 million new class B shares. Following NP3’s dividend in kind and share block sale and Emilshus’ directed share issue, NP3 remains with a holding of approximately 2.4 million class A shares in Emilshus, corresponding to 1.8 percent of the shares and 10.2 percent of the votes in Emilshus. ABG Sundal Collier AB, Carnegie Investment Bank AB, Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige and Swedbank AB acted as Joint Bookrunners in connection with the ABB share block sale.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Francks Kylindustri in its SEK 550 million senior secured bonds issue
Snellman acted as counsel to Francks Kylindustri and Amplio Private Equity (formerly Segulah) in connection with the issuance of SEK 550 million senior secured bonds with the possibility of subsequent issuance of additional bonds up to a total of SEK 1,25 billion. The issuing entity will apply for an initial listing of the bonds on the Transfer Market segment of Nasdaq First North Bond Market with a subsequent transfer of listing to Nasdaq Stockholm’s corporate bond list or another regulated market within 12 months.
Francks Kylindustri is a market leading actor providing industrial and commercial temperature control solutions and services to companies in the Nordics. Amplio Private Equity is Swedish private equity firm specialising in the Nordic lower mid-market with a distinct sector focus on business services and IT & technology services.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Carolina H. Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt, Oscar Bengtsson and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance and Restructuring) and Mattias Friberg and Anton Eriksson (Capital Markets).
Snellman Counsel to NP3 Fastigheter AB, Danske Bank A/S Danmark, Sverige Filial and Swedbank AB (publ) in the Issue of Green Bonds
Snellman acted as counsel to NP3 Fastigheter AB, Danske Bank A/S Danmark, Sverige Filial, and Swedbank AB (publ) in the issue of MSEK 300 unsecured green bonds under their existing MTN program. Additionally, NP3 Fastigheter AB redeemed certain existing notes in connection with the new note issuance.
Snellman acted as transaction counsel to both NP3 Fastigheter AB as the issuer and Danske Bank A/S Danmark, Sverige Filial and Swedbank AB (publ) as joint bookrunners.
The core team at Snellman included Carolina Wahlby, Joel Montin, and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance & Restructuring) and Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, and Anton Eriksson (Capital Markets).
Snellman Counsel to Logent Group in Its SEK 850 Million Senior Secured Notes
Snellman acted as counsel to the Logent group and Stirling Square Capital Partners (Advisers) LLP in connection with the issuance of SEK 850 million senior secured notes with the possibility of subsequent issuance of additional notes up to a total of SEK 1,3 billion. The issuing entity will apply for listing of the notes on Nasdaq Stockholm’s corporate bond list.
The Logent Group is an independent contract logistics partner to logistics-intensive companies in the Nordics and the Netherlands. Stirling Square Capital Partners (Advisers) LLP is a leading mid-market private equity firm seeking value-oriented, transformational buyouts across Europe.
Snellman’s core team included Carolina Wahlby, Oscar Bengtsson, Joel Montin and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance and Restructuring) and Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan and Anton Eriksson (Capital Markets), with support from Ville Säteri and Rosa Narvio (Finance, Helsinki).
Snellman Counsel to Digital Bros S.p.A in Connection with Rights Issue of Shares in Starbreeze AB (publ)
Snellman acted as counsel to Digital Bros S.p.A, a video game publisher and distributor listed on Euronext STAR Milan and one of the largest shareholders in the gaming company Starbreeze AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, in connection with a rights issue of shares in Starbreeze AB (publ). The total value of the rights issue will amount to SEK 450 million, of which Digital Bros S.p.A has committed a total of SEK 154 million through subscription and underwriting commitments. In connection herewith, Digital Bros has also negotiated a prepayment and/or equity conversion of indebtedness corresponding to SEK 365 million in total.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Christoffer Saidac, Emma Greiff, Gabriella Fredlund, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland on Its Listing of Its Class A Shares and Class B Shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market
Snellman acted as counsel to Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland, a Swedish shipping company founded in 1865 with a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 5 billion as of 7 December 2022, in the listing of its class A shares and class B shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Christoffer Saidac, Ola Åhman, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, and Lisa Kindstedt.
Snellman Counsel to Sampo plc on Its Dual Listing on Nasdaq Stockholm
Snellman acted as legal counsel to Sampo plc, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 1988, on its dual listing of its class A shares on Nasdaq Stockholm in the form of Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs). Sampo Group is a significant Nordic insurance group and the parent company Sampo plc is one of the largest companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, with a market capitalisation of approximately EUR 24.7 billion as of 31 October 2022. Sampo has engaged Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB as an issuer of the SDRs and as market maker and liquidity provider regarding the SDRs. ABG Sundal Collier AB and Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige acted as financial advisors in the dual listing.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Mikko Heinonen, Khaled Talayhan, Gabriella Fredlund, Anton Eriksson, Robert Gordin and Marcus Lehtinen (Capital Markets and Corporate), Heikki Vesikansa, Jenni Parviainen and Sofia Ampuja (Tax), and Jari Tukiainen and Joel Montin (Regulatory).
Snellman Counsel to Soltech Energy in Connection with Its SEK 270 Million Rights Issue and Overallotment Issue of New Shares
Snellman advised Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ), a supplier that develops, sells, installs, and optimises solar energy solutions, in connection with its SEK 228 million issue of new shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders and SEK 42 million overallotment share issue.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Advised Vitec Software Group AB on Its Acquisition of ABS Laundry Business Solutions
Snellman advised Nordic software company Vitec Software Group AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, on its acquisition of software company ABS Laundry Business Solutions, headquartered in the Netherlands. The purchase price consisted of a mix of cash and a convertible debenture issued by Vitec Software Group AB to the sellers.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Aker BP ASA in the Combination of the Oil and Gas Businesses of Aker BP ASA and Lundin Energy AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Aker BP ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, in the combination of its oil and gas business with the oil and gas business of Lundin Energy AB, the Swedish oil and gas company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At the time of the announcement of the transaction, the total value of the consideration for Lundin Energy AB’s oil and gas business corresponds to approximately SEK 100.17 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt, Saara Ludvigsen, Marcus Nyberg, Julia Nordgren, and Josephine Lindgren.
Snellman Counsel to Copperstone Resources AB (publ) on Its SEK 147 Million Directed Issue of New Shares
Snellman advised Copperstone Resources AB (publ), a mineral exploration company focused on base and precious metal exploration in Northern Sweden, on its directed issue and private placement of 136,955,201 shares to professional investors, raising approximately SEK 147 million before transaction costs. Arctic Securities acted as the sole bookrunner in the private placement.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Christoffer Saidac, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to NeoGames S.A. in Its Public Offer for Aspire Global plc
Snellman acted as counsel to NeoGames S.A., a global provider of iLottery solutions incorporated in Luxembourg and listed on Nasdaq Stock Exchange in the US, in its recommended public takeover offer for all outstanding shares in Aspire Global plc, a B2B-provider of iGaming solutions incorporated in Malta with its shares listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Sweden. At the time of announcement of the offer, the offer valued Aspire Global plc at approximately SEK 4.3 billion.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Marcus Lehtinen, Marc Tevell de Falck, Lisa Kindstedt, and Anton Eriksson (Public M&A and Capital Markets); Maria Orrgard (Finance); and Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman Counsel to Girindus Investments in Its Sale of Shares in Re:NewCell
Snellman acted as counsel to Girindus Investments AB in its sale of 6.25 per cent of the shares and votes in Re:NewCell AB (publ), a sustaintech company listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market. The shares were acquired by a group of investors consisting of the global fashion group H&M Group and Swedish and international institutional investors, including Swedbank Robur Fonder, Handelsbanken Fonder, and AMF Fonder. The share sale comprised in aggregate 1,926,048 shares, corresponding to approximately 6.25 per cent of the shares and votes in Re:NewCell AB (publ), at a price of SEK 226 per share, corresponding to a total transaction value of approximately SEK 435 million. Following the transaction, Girindus Investments AB remains as the owner of approximately 12.77 per cent of the shares and votes in Re:NewCell AB (publ) through its subsidiary Girincubator AB. BNP Paribas SA, Bankfilial Sverige acted as financial advisor to Girindus Investments AB in the transaction.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Marcus Lehtinen, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ) on Its IPO and Listing on Nasdaq Stockholm Main List
Snellman acted as counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ), a fast-growing property company, on its initial public offering and listing of all class B shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm main list. The offering of newly issued class B shares, which was heavily oversubscribed, amounted to SEK 1,000 million, and additional class B shares amounting up to SEK 150 million may be issued under an overallotment option. Tredje AP-fonden, Swedbank Robur Fonder, Öhman Fonder, and Weland AB were cornerstone investors in the offering and acquired shares for SEK 600 million in total. Based on the closing share price on the first day of trading, 3 December 2021, the market capitalisation of the company amounted to approximately SEK 5,417 million. Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB acted as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners.
Nivika is a fast-growing property company with a focus on long-term ownership, efficient new development, and an investment strategy with purpose of being flexible and adaptable towards the property market. The net proceeds will be used to finance continued growth through acquisitions and project development with new development of residential and commercial properties for long-term own ownership and management.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Mattias Friberg, Christoffer Saidac, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt, Andreas Wingren, Josephine Lindgren, Rezan Akkurt, and Alexander Lindqvist.
Snellman Advised on NP3 Fastigheter AB’s SEK 400 Million Subsequent Bond Issue
Snellman acted as legal counsel on NP3 Fastigheter AB’s subsequent issue of senior unsecured sustainable bonds of SEK 400 million, within a frame amount of SEK 1 billion of which SEK 600 million was already outstanding. NP3 Fastigheter AB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. Nordea Bank Abp and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB acted as joint global coordinators and bookrunners for the subsequent bond issue.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Paula Röttorp, Maria Orrgard, Khaled Talayhan, Sofia Bengtsson, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB on Its Public Offer for Magnolia Bostad AB
Snellman advised the consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB on its public cash offer for Magnolia Bostad AB (“Magnolia Bostad”), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken acted as the sole financial advisor. The offer values Magnolia Bostad at approximately SEK 2.9 billion. Magnolia Bostad is a leading community developer that develops new housing, both rental apartments and condominiums, community properties, and hotels in attractive locations in Sweden’s growth areas and large cities.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson (Public M&A and Capital Markets), Fredrik Olsson (Finance), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition), and Mikael Stabo, Alexander Lindqvist, and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
Advised on NP3 Fastigheter AB’s SEK 600 million bond issue, 2021
Snellman acted as legal counsel on NP3 Fastigheter AB’s issue of senior unsecured sustainable bonds of SEK 600 million, within a frame amount of SEK 1 billion. Nordea Bank Abp and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) acted as joint global coordinators and bookrunners for the bond issue.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Paula Röttorp, Maria Orrgard, Sofia Bengtsson, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Advised NP3 Fastigheter on Its SEK 222 Million Private Placement
Snellman advised real estate company NP3 Fastigheter AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, on its directed issue and private placement of 7,050,000 new preference shares to professional and institutional investors. The private placement was carried out through an accelerated book-building process, and it raised proceeds of approximately SEK 222 million before the transaction costs. ABG Sundal Collier AB and Swedbank AB acted as joint global coordinators and bookrunners in the private placement. The new preference shares were admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm using the newly introduced EU Recovery Prospectus.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Counsel to Copperstone Resources AB (publ) on its Directed Issue and Private Placement of 128,255,140 New Shares to Professional Investors
Snellman has advised Copperstone Resources AB (publ), a mineral exploration company focused on base and precious metal exploration in northern Sweden, on its directed issue and private placement of 128,255,140 new shares to professional investors, raising approximately SEK 96 million before transaction costs. Arctic Securities acted as the sole bookrunner in the private placement.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Christoffer Saidac, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson.
Snellman Advised on Mekonomen AB’s SEK 1.25 Billion Bond Issue
Snellman acted as legal advisor on Mekonomen AB’s issue of senior unsecured bonds of SEK 1.25 billion, within a frame amount of SEK 2 billion, and the listing of the bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm. The bond issue attracted strong interest from Nordic investors and was oversubscribed. The bond proceeds will be used to refinance existing bank debt and for general corporate purposes. Danske Bank, Nordea and SEB acted as joint bookrunners in the transaction.
Mekonomen Group consists of the leading automotive spare-parts chains in the northern Europe, with proprietary wholesale operations, over 470 stores, and almost 3,600 workshops operating under the Group brands. The Group offers a wide and easily accessible range of inexpensive and innovative solutions and products for workshops and car owners.
Snellman’s advisory team included Paula Röttorp, Mattias Friberg, Maria Orrgard, Sanna Böris, Sofia Bengtsson, Marcus Lehtinen, and Anton Eriksson.
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