Kistefos Private Equity

Kistefos' activities within this business area are based on active ownership, long-term commitment and close collaboration with all the owners. Active ownership refers to the active participation in, and collaboration with, the company's management. Through professional managerial expertise and independence, Kistefos Private Equity aims to be the preferred business partner to capitalise on the industrial and financial potential in promising companies. The main focus is on mid-sized, listed and unlisted companies based in the Nordic countries and with an international growth potential.

Kistefos is primarily interested in investing in companies that can participate in industrial sector consolidation or companies that can improve their competitive position and profits by restructuring the business. Kistefos also invests in companies that have a potential for growth and solid earnings by taking advantage of promising marketing strategies and/or other technological competitive advantages. The investment portfolio consists for the moment the following company in the IT and communications technology sector: Atex Group Ltd., as well as a company in the financial services sector, Advanzia Bank S.A.