Investments & Divestments
ViaCon
Leading European provider of mission-critical sustainable infrastructure products and solutions
Investment Thesis
- Spin off from the Saferoad Group into a separate independent company to increase strategic focus
- Re-focus on core businesses to drive profitable growth
- Acquire targets in adjacent product categories and geographies, while phasing out non-core businesses
Main Transformation Initiatives
- Full separation from the Saferoad Group in November 2021
- Strengthened management team and restructured operations into three core business units
- Grew sales and increased profitability by focusing on higher-margin products and divesting non-core businesses
- Pursued active M&A agenda with focus on Western Europe to further accelerate growth
Key Facts
Country Sweden
Headquarter Gothenburg
Acquired 2018-09 (as part of Saferoad Group)
FSN Ownership 96%*
Sales 2022 EUR 220m
CEO Stefan Nordström
Chairperson Patrik Nolåker
Pointperson Niclas Thiel
Webpage www.viacongroup.com
*Including LP co-investment