Krogerus advises One Equity Partners on its acquisition of Fortaco Group

Krogerus advised together with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer One Equity Partners, a private equity firm, on its acquisition of Fortaco Group from CapMan.

Funds managed by Capman Buyout have agreed to sell their holdings in Fortaco Group, the leading strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries offering technology, vehicle cabins, steel fabrications, and assemblies to global OEMs.

The acquisition will empower the further development of the current and new offering of Fortaco, including areas to strengthen value creation to customers and to provide the means for further international expansion.

Closing of the transaction is expected in the second half of 2022 and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The Krogerus team was led by Partner Mika Ståhlberg and Senior Advisor Lennart Simonsen. Mika and Lennart were primarily assisted by Senior Associates Jasmin Wardi and Andreas Brink and Associate Annika Mattila. Partner Samu Lassila advised on tax aspects of the transaction.