“We chose Oaklins because of its solid understanding of our business, the building materials industry and the relevant universe of buyers. Through close collaboration and determination, the team conveyed the strategic strengths and potential of our business, anticipated and handled the challenges throughout the process and negotiated rewarding terms on our behalf. I must admit that the sale process was more challenging than expected, but with the support of Oaklins, it was structured and timely, and the result was better than we hoped for. I can genuinely recommend Oaklins to anyone who considers selling their business.”

Henrik Stensrud CEO, FagFlis Group

Construction & Engineering Services | Private Equity

Featured deal:

Horizontal integration in the Nordic building materials sector

Through the acquisition of FagFlis Group, Norway’s leading B2B specialist in ceramic tiles and related products, STARK Group A/S, secures a crucial building block in their Nordic growth strategy.

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“We look forward to becoming part of a larger, leading international technology and industrial company that supplies innovation, technology and equipment to the aquaculture customers along the entire Norwegian coast and globally.”

Jon Anders Leikvoll CEO, Maskon AS

Private Equity | Agriculture | Industrial Machinery & Components

Featured deal:

Maskon becomes part of an international technology and industrial company

TINE SA, one of Norway’s largest food companies, and Nortura SA, a large food producer, have sold Maskon AS to ScaleAQ.

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“We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of this deal and are excited to be joining DNV. This strategic decision will enable us to further accelerate our long-term growth objectives and showcase our unique LUNA technology. The Oaklins team has achieved an outstanding result for us through their wealth of sector expertise and highly commercial advice and it has been a joy working with them.”

Barry Mulholland Founding Partner, MBI Healthcare Technologies

Healthcare | TMT

Featured deal:

MBI Healthcare Technologies to join DNV and showcase their LUNA technology

The founders of MBI Healthcare Technologies have sold the company to DNV AS. The acquisition forms part of DNV’s strategic expansion into the digital health market, where it aims to significantly grow its presence through innovation, acquisitions, and partnerships. DNV and MBI will work to rapidly scale MBI’s solutions in the UK, target growth in international markets and bring new data assurance technologies to the healthcare sector.

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Oaklins in Norway

Our dedicated team in Oslo has a wide range of expertise, with a particular focus on the building materials, marine equipment, TMT and food & beverage sectors. By seamlessly collaborating across borders, we combine our local experience with the capabilities of 800 passionate colleagues around the world. With us, you can find exceptional opportunities and bring them to fruition.

WORLDWIDE

500

active mandates at any time

WORLDWIDE

100+

cross-border transactions annually

Featured insight:

The drive for gender balance in M&A: a Nordic perspective

INTERVIEW: In this article, we explore the gender balance in M&A through conversations with our Nordic colleagues: Inna Manko, Kristin Bratengen and Caroline Lindeman.

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Featured insight:

AI’s impact continues to rise, and advertising and marketing are embracing its power

AI SPOT ON: AI continues its unstoppable rise across all business sectors, with advertising and marketing set to be particularly impacted. In this Spot On we cover developments in M&A and financing activities, provide an overview of recent deals and tailwinds, headwinds and key drivers in the various areas of interest, and set out our forecasts for the future.

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Featured insight:

Global M&A trends in the tech space

WEBINAR RECORDING: Oaklins' recent tech webinar featuring our industry experts and the full client case study with Soundbite Learning.

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