Årets
Utmanare
2025

Ax INV1 Holding AS (SuperOffice), a leading European customer relationship management (CRM) platform backed by Axcel, has today successfully completed a NOK 218.75m tap issue under its existing senior secured bond with a framework of NOK 2,500m. Following the tap issue, the total outstanding amount under the bond will be NOK 1,318.75m. The subsequent bonds will be issued at 100.00% of the nominal amount, and the issuance was initiated by a reverse inquiry. ABG Sundal Collier acted as arranger in connection with the transaction.

On Tuesday 20 January, Ankarhagen Fastigheter AB (publ) (“Ankarhagen”) successfully issued its inaugural three-year senior unsecured green bond in a nominal amount of SEK 200 million, within a framework of SEK 300 million.

Founded in 2011, Ankarhagen is an established owner and developer of commercial properties, focused on light industrial and warehouse assets in strategically located growth regions across central Sweden.

ABG Sundal Collier appreciates the opportunity to assist Ankarhagen with their inaugural green bond issue.

XPartners Group AB (publ), backed by Axcel, is a leading provider of multidisciplinary engineering advisory services, including project management, engineering & design and other specialised services for both public and private clients across the Nordics. XPartners has successfully issued subsequent senior secured bonds of SEK 1,000 million, bringing the total outstanding amount under the bond to SEK 4,000 million making it the largest ever HY SEK bond to be in the market. The subsequent bonds will be issued at a price of 101.50 per cent. of the nominal amount. ABG Sundal Collier was proud to serve as joint bookrunner in relation to the transaction.

On 19 January 2026, Kjell Group AB announced a directed share issue of approximately SEK 60.0 million and a fully underwritten rights issue of approximately SEK 145.5 million, raising total gross proceeds of approximately SEK 205.5 million. The directed share issue was carried out at a subscription price of SEK 5.90 per share and was directed to Göran Westerberg, outgoing CEO of Rusta. The rights issue, also priced at SEK 5.90 per share, comprises up to 24.7 million new shares and is covered to 100 per cent by subscription commitments and guarantee undertakings from the company’s principal shareholders. The subscription period in the rights issue runs from 11 to 25 February 2026. The net proceeds from the share issues are intended to strengthen Kjell Group’s financial flexibility, reinforce working capital and the balance sheet, and enable accelerated investments within the framework of the company’s ongoing transformation process. ABG Sundal Collier is acting as Sole Global Coordinator in connection with the share issues.

Citira Holding AB (publ), a portfolio company of Norvestor, has successfully issued subsequent senior secured bonds of SEK 420 million within its existing bond framework of SEK 2,600 million. The subsequent bonds will be issued at a price of 102.00 per cent. of the nominal amount and the issuance was initiated by a reverse inquiry.

On 13 January 2026, Verdane announced the sale of Bildeler.no (“Bildeler”) to Evity for an undisclosed consideration. Evity is a long-term, active owner of high-quality small- and medium-sized companies in Northern Europe. Operating in Norway, Bildeler is a leading marketplace and e-retailer of automotive wear-and-tear spare parts, holding strong market positions in both the B2C/DIY segment and the B2B segment. The company has delivered significant growth in recent years, particularly within B2B. ABG Sundal Collier acted as financial advisor to Verdane in the transaction. ABGSC also acted as advisor in 2019 when Verdane and then-owner Canica announced the establishment of a partnership involving the further development of Bildeler and certain other e-commerce companies.