Ratos Finalizes Divestment of airteam to Nalka Invest
Deal News | May 16, 2025 | Ratos
Ratos, a Swedish business group, has finalized the divestment of Airteam, a leading Nordic supplier of technical ventilation solutions, to Nalka Invest. The agreement, initially announced on March 18, has concluded following regulatory approvals and other conditions being met, including payment of the purchase price. This transaction is part of Ratos's strategy to streamline the company towards a more cohesive group with fewer platforms that exhibit strong margins. Ratos's CEO, Jonas Wiström, expressed pride in the progress Airteam achieved under Ratos's ownership and confidence in Nalka Invest's ability to support Airteam's future growth. This divestment marks a critical step in Ratos's ongoing restructuring efforts to optimize its portfolio and focus on key areas such as infrastructure and technological solutions.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Ventilation and HVAC Solutions
Geography
- Sweden – Ratos, the selling company, is headquartered in Sweden.
- Nordic Region – Airteam operates as a leading supplier of technical ventilation solutions in the Nordic region.
Industry
- Private Equity – The transaction involves Ratos, a private equity firm, divesting one of its portfolio companies.
- Ventilation and HVAC Solutions – Airteam is a leading supplier in this industry, providing technical ventilation solutions in the Nordic region.
Financials
- SEK 32 billion – Ratos's net sales in 2024.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Ratos | Selling Company | Company | A Swedish business group focusing on technological and infrastructure solutions. |
Airteam | Target Company | Company | A leading Nordic supplier of technical ventilation solutions. |
Nalka Invest | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | The company acquiring Airteam from Ratos. |
Jonas Wiström | President and CEO of Ratos | Person | He provided statements on the divestment and the company's future strategy. |
Katarina Grönwall | VP Communication & Sustainability at Ratos | Person | A contact for further information regarding the transaction. |
Christian Johansson Gebauer | President Business Area Construction & Services at Ratos | Person | Involved in the business area relevant to the divestment of Airteam. |