12
Jun
Nordic M&A trends and drivers for 2025
As we enter 2025, the prediction for M&A in the Nordics is decisively positive, with many commentators talking about the next uptick in the M&A cycle. Overall, Nordic economies have demonstrated resilience in the face of global headwinds in 2024. While some countries outperformed others, the region's commitment to innovation, strong institutions and sound macroeconomic policies provide a solid foundation for economic growth and deal activity. There will be challenges to look out for – high household debt, geopolitical tensions and higher export costs tied to US trade – but the general macro-economic sentiment is much improved. Our panel will endeavour to identify the drivers and trends that will dominate the next 12 months.
Macro-geopolitical drivers in context: What is the impact on Nordic M&A? Recent regional government changes and how are M&A professionals adapting? Trends and challenges
How are private equity firms reacting to more favourable financing conditions and consolidation plays supporting M&A activity in the region?
How are private equity firms effectively diversifying into alternative asset classes and which asset classes are proving most effective in delivering returns for investors?
Managing mature assets through a surge of secondary buyout activity or strategic dealmaking in Europe and US
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SpeakersGustav Sandstrom Senior News Editor EMEA, Public Markets Mergermarket
Patric Carlsson Associate Partner Arcmont
Ali Sangari Director Hayfin
Mikael Männik Director HG Capital
Johan Pernvi Partner Polaris
Thomas Fossum Partner, PwC Deals Practice PwC
Gustaf Backemar Director of Strategic Projects & Initiatives Triton Partners
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Patric joins the Investment Team as Associate Partner with focus on Nordic region and will be based in Sweden at Arcmont Asset Management. He was previously at Carnegie Investment Bank where he spent the last five years establishing and managing the Debt Advisory business within the Investment Banking unit. Prior to joining Carnegie, Patric spent 10 years at Danske Bank in various roles within Leveraged Finance and more recently as responsible for High Yield Origination in Sweden. Patric holds a Master of Science in Finance from the School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg.
Mikael is a Director at Hg where he is focused on software and technology investments in the Nordic region. He is based in Stockholm. Mikael is also a Board member of Geomatikk AS. Prior to joining Hg in 2020, Mikael was Head of M&A and part of the senior management team at Visma Group for ten years, where he completed approximately 150 software and software-related acquisitions. Prior to this Mikael had an M&A advisory career working approximately 10 years in corporate finance/M&A for Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and Jones Lang LaSalle. Mikael is a Swedish national and has an MBA from The Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA, and a B.S in Industrial Engineering from Clarkson University.
Johan is a Partner at Polaris Private Equity, a leading Nordic mid-market private equity firm dedicated to the mid-market through three investment strategies: Polaris Private Equity - classic buy-out, Polaris Flexible Capital - junior financing and minority equity, and Polaris Public Equity - collaborative investments in public markets applying the PE toolbox. Johan holds a M.Sc. in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics. Prior to joining Polaris in 2019, Johan has 15 years of private equity experience as Partner with Triton Partners (2015-19), Director with H.IG. Capital Europe (2013-14) and Senior Investment Manager at Ratos AB (2006-13). Johan started his career as a management consultant with Bain & Co in Stockholm (2003-2005).
Prior to joining Triton, Gustaf worked in Private Equity Real Estate at Blackstone in London. He has a degree in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as well as a degree in Russian from Stockholm University.