4.6.2018

Keensight Capital – Acquisition of Biovian

We acted as advisor to Keensight Capital in its acquisition of a majority stake in Biovian Oy alongside the founders and the managers of Biovian and Edmond de Rothschild Equity Strategies (ERES) funds. Our Private Equity, Tax & Structuring, and Banking & Finance services advised Keensight Capital on all relevant legal, tax, structuring and financing aspects of the transaction.

Founded in 2003, Biovian is a leading European GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDmO) of biopharmaceuticals, providing manufacturing and development services from early stage to finished product. The company provides services to approximately 30 customers, including international biotech and biopharma companies from the E.U., U.S. and South Korea.

Keensight Capital is one of the leading European growth buyout firms, having almost 20 years of experience in investing for the long term in profitable companies with high growth potential and revenues in the range of €15 million to €250 million. Keensight Capital has strong expertise in the sectors of internet & information technology and healthcare & wellbeing, and in particular the pharma industry and the CDmO sector.

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Special investment fund managed by Mandatum – Sale of PMK Building

We advised a special investment fund managed by Mandatum on the sale of the PMK Building, a mixed-use commercial property located in Tammela, Tampere. The property hosts dozens of tenants and offers, inter alia, warehouse, production and office premises.

Suominen Corporation – Rights Issue

We advised Suominen Corporation in connection with its rights issue. The offering was oversubscribed, and the company raised gross proceeds of approximately EUR 28 million. We also advised Suominen in connection with the renegotiation of the terms of the company’s three-year EUR 100 million syndicated credit facility, under which the maturity was extended and headroom was added to the financial covenants. “I would like to thank our shareholders for their support and confidence in Suominen’s future. The completion of the Offering will enable us to accelerate the implementation of our Full Potential Program while strengthening our capital structure. Our transformation particularly focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our production and supply, and on reinforcing our commercial capabilities, allowing us to better meet the expectations of our customers and shareholders”, comments Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen. Suominen is a nonwovens manufacturer operating in global markets. Suominen creates value by taking fiber raw materials and turning them into nonwovens that the company’s customers convert into both consumer and professional end products. Suominen’s vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. Suominen’s net sales in 2025 were EUR 412.4 million and the company has almost 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Nordea Bank Abp and Avain Yhtiöt – A financing arrangement of a real estate portfolio

We acted as joint legal advisor for Nordea Bank Abp and Avain Yhtiöt in an approximately EUR 48 million financing arrangement which included facilities for refinancing of an existing real estate portfolio and also for acquisition and property development purposes. The financing arrangement strengthens Avain Yhtiöt’s objective to build and maintain a functional, safe and environmentally friendly living environment, as well as to develop the overall quality of housing and construction. Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish group specialising in housing and housing-related services, construction contracting and new construction. Its goal is to build 1,000 new apartments per year in key growth areas in Finland.

Shareholders – Sale of the Suomen Autohuolto Group

We advised the shareholders of Suomen Autohuolto Oy in connection with the sale of the company’s entire share capital, to SAKA Finland Group Oy. Suomen Autohuolto Group is one of Finland’s largest companies specializing in brand-specific automotive maintenance and has locations in Oulu, Tampere, and from July, also in Järvenpää. The transaction is subject to final approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV).

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