Growth of the world’s leading producer of thermally modified timber is boosted

Deal Flash

CapMan and the minority shareholders have sold Lunawood to funds managed by Accent Equity Partners.

Accent Equity Partners will support Lunawood’s ambition for continued international growth, both organically and through add-on acquisitions.

We are pleased to have sold Lunawood to Accent Equity Partners after a period of strong growth during our ownership. Oaklins’ team in Finland did a great job in supporting both the owner and the management throughout the competitive sale process. The team was able to find the right buyer to support Lunawood’s continued growth. ANDERS HOLMÉN, INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, CAPMAN OYJ, FINLAND

Oaklins found the best partner to develop the business

Oaklins’ team in Finland advised Lunawood’s shareholders on its sale to the investment fund Accent Equity Partners. Oaklins’ global reach paired with Oaklins Smith & Williamson's extensive expertise in the building materials sector were crucial in providing all the necessary support to Lunawood’s private equity owner throughout the exit process and ensured a smooth transition of ownership and continuous international expansion for the company.

This transaction demonstrates Oaklins’ cross-border strategy of using local knowledge alongside specialist expertise to deliver a successful transaction – in this case Oaklins’ team in Finland’s local knowledge and Oaklins Smith & Williamson’s expertise in the manufacturing of building materials sector. This is further evidence that building materials deals remain an attractive space for investors and strategic buyers, and we expect to continue to see significant M&A activity in the industry. BRIAN LIVINGSTON, BUILDING MATERIALS SPECIALIST, OAKLINS SMITH & WILLIAMSON

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