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Polaris acquires majority stake in Skånska Byggvaror

Polaris has acquired a majority stake in Skånska Byggvaror.

The company was established in 1965 and has developed a unique business model with focus on own-branded products for the do-it-yourself segment. Skånska Byggvaror had a turnover of SEK 430 million in 2011. Up to today more than 1 million customers have purchased products at Skånska Byggvaror.

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FundPolaris Private Equity III
Portfolio CompanySkånska Byggvaror
Date of Transaction2012-01-12
TransactionAcquisition
Seller
Buyer
Size of Transaction 
Ind. FocusConsumer
GeographySweden
StageSmall/mid-cap buyout
 

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