Arctic Falls AB (publ) (the “Company”), a leading Nordic player specialising in winter testing for tyre and vehicle manufacturers has successfully completed its IPO on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. The IPO attracted significant interest from high quality investors, as well as from the general public in Sweden. The offering, including the greenshoe option, amounted to approximately SEK 195m, representing 30% of the outstanding shares in the Company and was multiple times oversubscribed. The IPO was priced at SEK 72 per share, implying a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 651m.
Arctic Falls is a leading Nordic provider of testing services for the tyre and automotive industries, particularly within winter testing. The Company is based in Älvsbyn and has more than 40 years of experience in developing and operating complete testing environments for the automotive industry. Under extreme climatic conditions, Arctic Falls offers advanced test environments and technical solutions that support the development of next-generation vehicle technologies and tyres. Through its facilities in northern Sweden, the Company enables the validation and optimisation of future vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced safety solutions and high-performance winter tyres, in a stable winter climate.
The Listing is expected to support the Company’s growth ambitions by broadening its shareholder base and increasing access to both the Swedish and international capital markets. Furthermore, a listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market is expected to enhance the Company’s visibility and that of its operations, as well as strengthen the brand among customers, partners, employees, investors, and other key stakeholders. Protean Small Cap, Svante Elfving and Swedbank Robur Fonder acted as cornerstone investors in the transaction. Cornerstone investors agreed to subscribe for shares in the offering of up to approximately SEK 69m, corresponding to c. 36% of the total offering.
ABGSC is proud to have acted as Sole Global Coordinator and Bookrunner in the transaction.