Krogerus advises Mutares on its acquisition of VR Road Logistics from VR Group

Krogerus advised Mutares, a listed private equity holding company, on its acquisition of VR Road Logistics from VR Group. VR Road Logistics is a leading road logistics business offering mainly full truck load freight for large industrial clients within forestry and metals, construction and mining.

VR Road Logistics will strengthen Mutares' Goods & Services segment as a new platform investment in Finland. The transaction is expected to be closed in Q4 2024 and is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.

The Krogerus team was led by Partner Sami Martola and he was primarily assisted by Counsel Jasmin Wardi, Senior Associates Iiris Rantanen and Sonja Sivén and Associates Jonas Holm and Eveliina Lassila. Partner Simo Autio advised on regulatory matters and he was assisted by Counsel Minna Siekkinen and Associate Oskar Kaskela.