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On 23 January 2026, Norwegian Travel announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell its gondola and rail operations to a European Infrastructure Fund managed by DWS. The transaction includes Fjellheisen in Tromsø, Romsdalsgondola in Åndalsnes, as well as the rail experiences – among Norway’s best-known and most visited tourist attractions. Founded in 2019, Norwegian Travel has in a short time developed into Scandinavia’s leading adventure-based tourism group under the ownership of the Norwegian private equity fund Longship. Following completion of the transaction, Norwegian Travel’s remaining operations will be carved out into a new company and will continue under Longship’s ownership. DWS is a long-term infrastructure investor with extensive experience in developing infrastructure assets. It sees long-term potential in Norwegian tourism, supported by growing and resilient travel volumes to the Arctic and Tromsø’s position as a hub for Northern Lights tourism. DWS will support further development of the market and the customer offering, while maintaining the strong local roots of the acquired operations. The attractions will continue to be led by Norwegian Travel’s CEO, Kristian Høydal, with headquarters in Tromsø and the same local teams leading daily operations. ABG Sundal Collier acted as financial advisor to DWS Infrastructure and would like to extend our gratitude for the vote of confidence.

On Friday 16 January 2026, Hawk Infinity Software AS (“Hawk”) announced the acquisition of Get Ideal Holdings Limited (“fatjoe”) for an undisclosed consideration. Fatjoe is a UK-based digital marketing technology and service provider that stands out for its innovative use of automated technology to enhance SEO and content marketing services. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a suite of proprietary tools designed to streamline and optimize the process of link building, content creation, and SEO management. Through the transaction, fatjoe will become part of Hawk Infinity Software’s growing portfolio of software companies, while Hawk will expand its international footprint with its first UK-based acquisition. ABG Sundal Collier is delighted to have advised fatjoe in connection with the transaction and would like to thank the owners for their trust during the process.

On Thursday 22 January 2026, Hybrid Greentech announced a growth investment from Nordic Alpha Partners. Founded in 2018, Denmark-based Hybrid Greentech builds cloud-based Virtual Power Plant platforms that connect energy storage, flexibility, and renewable assets. Hybrid Greentech is the missing link to 100% renewable power, with an award-winning, fully automated VPP that optimises assets and unlocks multi-market revenue. As a BRP and retailer, it operates as a vertically integrated stack that includes trading, multi-market optimisation, asset interfaces, analytics, and settlement in one platform. With the investment, Nordic Alpha Partners becomes a significant minority shareholder and a strategic partner to Hybrid Greentech on the journey to unlock the full potential of the green energy transition. ABG Sundal Collier is delighted to have advised Hybrid Greentech in connection with the growth investment and would like to thank the Company and its owners for their trust and confidence.

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.