Transactions

Company	Seller	Buyer	Industry	Cross-border

ATM Net
Point Transaction Systems AS
Kontanten AB
IT
x

Mar. 2012

Kontanten AB acquires ATM Net, Norway’s leading operator of ATMs from Point Transaction Systems AS.

Kontanten thereby becomes the second largest ATM operator in the Nordics, with appr. 1000 ATMs in its portfolio. The acquisition of ATM Net includes appr. 300 ATMs placed in shopping malls and other high traffic retail outlets as well as employees and support systems.

The divestment of ATM Net further enhances Point’s focus towards electronic payment systems.

Point Transaction Systems AS is a part of Point International, a leading Northern European provider of card payment solutions. Point International is owned by VeriFone Systems Inc., a global leader with secure electronic payment solutions.

Kontanten AB is owned by the venture fund Scope, as well as private investors..

Industry : IT
Country : Norway/Sweden

Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

2012
has sold ATM Net
to
Kontanten AB
Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

Arto Emballasje AS
Arto Holding AS
Papyrus Norge AS
Consumer

Jan. 2012

Papyrus acquires 100% of the shares in Arto Emballasje AS

Papyrus Supplies has a clearly defined strategy with the aim of becoming the market leader for industrial supplies and packaging in the Nordic region. The acquisition of Arto Emballasje is fully in line with this strategy. Arto Emballasje is going to continue under its current name, but it will be an important supplement to Papyrus Supplies’ commitment in Norway and Europe.

Arto Emballasje is specialized within wholesale of industrial packaging. The company employs 17 people, and has an annual turnover of approximately NOK 70 million in 2011. The company`s office is located in Oslo, and the company sells primarily to customers in the Oslo area.

Papyrus is a leading European merchant in paper, facility supplies and industrial packaging. The company is currently present in 22 countries across Europe, with head office located in Göteborg. The group employs approximately 2700 people, and has an annual turnover of EUR 1 896 million in 2010.

Industry : Consumer
Country : Norway

Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

2012
Arto Holding AS
has sold
to
Papyrus Norge AS
Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

Dale of Norway AS
Winder AS
PropagoInvest 1AS
Consumer

Jul. 2011

Winder AS has sold all their shares in Dale of Norway AS to the investment company PropagoInvest 1 AS .

Dale is today the world’s leading brand of authentic exclusive Norwegian knitwear. Main markets are Norway, Western Europe and North America.Sport fashion are mainly sold at sport shops at winter resorts, while traditional products are mainly sold through profiled international gift/ tourist retailers. Being a sportswear supplier, Dale has for years supplied world-leading ski teams. Today, Dale is the official outfitter to the Norwegian Ski and Biathlon team.

Industry : Consumer
Country : Norway

Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

2011
has sold their shares in Dale of Norway AS
to
PropagoInvest 1AS
Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

Spendrups
Private shareholders
Borg Invest AS
Food & Beverage
x

May. 2011

Spendrup Invest has sold 15 percent of the share capital in Hansa Borg Bryggerier to Borg Invest.

Borg Invest, the largest shareholder in Hansa Borg Bryggerier, acquires the Swedish company Spendrup Invest`s shares in Hansa Borg Bryggerier. The deal increases Borg Invest`s shares from 60 to 75 percent. Since 2002 has Borg Invest, which are controlled by Egenæss family in Sarpsborg, owned 60 percent of the shares in Hansa Borg Bryggerier. The Danish company Royal Unibrew and Spendrup Invest has owned respectively 25 and 15 percent.

Industry : Food & Beverage
Country : Sverige / Norge

Bridgehead advised Spendrup Invest in the transaction.

2011
has sold 15% of the share capital in Hansa Borg Bryggerier
to
Borg Invest AS
Bridgehead advised Spendrup Invest in the transaction.

Mestergruppen AS
Private shareholders
Ferd Capital
Retail / Building materials

Apr. 2011

Ferd Capital acquires 90% of the share capital of Mestergruppen.

Through a tender offer to Mestergruppen's 262 shareholders, Ferd has acquired about 90 % of the shares outstanding. The offered share price was 172 NOK, corresponding to an equity value of Mestergruppen AS of approx. 406 millionNOK.

Mestergruppen AS is one of Norway's largest players in the building materials industry, with a turnover of approx. 2.3 billionNOK in 2010. The group consists of three business areas; homebuilders franchise chains (Mesterhus and Systemhus), building material outlets (Byggeriet) and real estate development. All business areas contribute to the high volume of merchandise handled by Mestergruppen. The Mesterhus and Systemhus chains of homebuilders are key to the group's strategy, consisting of 216 members (small and medium sized construction companies specializing in building homes and cottages) throughout Norway. The Mesterhus chain has been the largest homebuilder in Norway in the last 11 consecutive years, building about 2.000 homes per year. Mestergruppen is growing rapidly, both organically and through acquisitions, and recently acquired a major building material outlet, Sentrum Bygg AS, located in Oslo.

Ferd Capital is part of Ferd AS, a leading Norwegian industrial and financial group with a net equity value of about NOK 17 billion. Ferd Capital focuses on active and long-term investments in strong companies with potential for development.

Industry : Retail / Building materials
Country : Norway

Bridgehead advised Mestergruppen AS

Press Release

2011
has sold 90% of the share capital
to
Ferd Capital
Bridgehead advised Mestergruppen AS

IMC Diving
Private shareholders
Fyllingen Maskin AS
Industrial

Mar. 2011

Private shareholders have sold IMC Diving to an investorgroup led by Fyllingen Machine as

IMC Diving is a leading company offering professional dive services based in Bergen.
The company was established in 1982, but has roots dating back to 1965, which provides a broad base of experience that allow them to handle most challanges under water.
Fyllingen Maskin AS is a construction company, placed on the west coast of Norway. The company was funded in 1957 and have approx 300 employees and a revenue of MNOK 380 in 2009. They have satisfactory results to show and want to become a leading construction company in Hordaland.

Industry : Industrial
Country : Norway

Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

2011
Private shareholders
has sold
to
Fyllingen Maskin AS
Bridgehead acted as financial advisor to the seller

Kalev Chocolate Factory
Private shareholders
Abba Felix / Orkla
Food & Beverage
x

Jun. 2010

Orkla owned Felix Abba acquires Kalev Chocolate Factory

Felix Abba acquires Kalev Chocolate Factory, which is the leading chocolate and sugar confectionery company in Estonia, with more than 200 years of history. The company has annual net sales of approx. EUR 28 million and 386 employees. In addition to Kalev, the acquisition includes related biscuits and flour mix businesses in Estonia.

Industry : Food & Beverage
Country : Norway / Estonia

Bridgehead’s Baltic partner in M&A International advised Felix Abba in the acquisition

Press Release

2010
Private shareholders
has sold
to
Abba Felix / Orkla
Bridgehead’s Baltic partner in M&A International advised Felix Abba in the acquisition

Karlsson
Amplico
SBP Invest
Investment

Jun. 2010

Karlsson has been acquired by SPB Invest AB

Amplico Kapital, which is a part of the 6 AP-fund, has together with the other shareholders sold 100% ownership of Karlsson's varuhus to SBP Invest. Amplico a "private equity" firm, is specialized in restructuring and has during its ownership implemented a "turn around" with the company. Karlsson's Varuhus comprises a total of 16 stores and has a total turnover of just over 300 million.

Industry : Investment
Country : Sweden

Avantus acted as advisor to the seller / Bridgehead is a part-owner in Avantus

Press Release

2010
a portfolio company of
has been acquired by
SBP Invest
Avantus acted as advisor to the seller / Bridgehead is a part-owner in Avantus

Impact Europe
Impact Europe
Atea
Business support
x

Apr. 2010

Atea acquires leading video conferencing and AV solutions companies in Sweden and Norway

Impact Europe is a leading Tandberg video conferencing reseller and AV solutions provider. Atea acquires the Swedish and Norwegian subsidiaries from Impact Europe Group AB to strengthen the video conferencing and AV solutions business which are future growth areas outlined in Atea's plan.

Industry : Business support
Country : Sweden / Norway

Bridgehead initiated the transaction and advised Atea

Press Release

2010
has sold Swedish / Norwegian operations
to
Atea
Bridgehead initiated the transaction and advised Atea

eDuct AB
eDuct AB
Centrotec
Consumer

Feb. 2010

eDuct AB has been acquired by Centrotec

Centrotherm, a company in the Centrotec Sustainable AG group, specializing on energy-efficient technology, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in eDuct AB. eDuct owns prototypes and intellectual property relating to a new innovative duct-system for ventilation. The acquisition of eDuct by Centrotec confirms the need for innovative thinking and product development within the ventilation sector.

Industry : Consumer
Country : Sweden

Avantus acted as advisor to the seller / Bridgehead is part-owner in Avantus

Press Release

2010
has been acquired by
Centrotec
Avantus acted as advisor to the seller / Bridgehead is part-owner in Avantus

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