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G&O Maritime Group accelerates growth with acquisition of Hans Jensen Lubricators
G&O Maritime Group pursues its growth strategy and acquires Hans Jensen Lubricators. The company is the leading global supplier of advanced cylinder lubrication systems for two-stroke marine engines and has its own development, production and service organisation. ”For a long period, we have considered Hans Jensen Lubricators a perfect match for G&O Maritime Group. We…
Read MorePolaris Sustainability Report 2021
We at Polaris are pleased to publish our second ‘Polaris Sustainability Report’ for the year 2021: Download Polaris Sustainability Report 2021 The purpose of this report continues to be to provide an overview and status update on the work with sustainability in Polaris and provide insight into how we approach sustainability in our work as…
Read MoreNORTH accelerates growth through acquisitions of Erhvervsforsikring Danmark and Assurance Partner
We are pleased to announce that NORTH has successfully acquired Erhvervsforsikring Danmark and Assurance Partner, adding to the existing capabilities of the group. Erhvervsforsikring Danmark is an insurance agency for small and medium-sized enterprises and have since 2008 established a nationwide portfolio of corporate clients. Assurance Partner specializes in insuring housing associations and real estate…
Read MoreContour Design appoints Kenneth Nielsen as new CEO
The global niche company in ergonomic mouse and keyboard solutions Contour Design has appointed Kenneth Nielsen as Group CEO as of February 1st 2022. Kenneth Nielsen brings solid experience in generating growth in international companies after former positions in Apple, Amazon, Salling Group and in the last two years as Chief Digital Officer in one of…
Read MorePolaris Flexible Capital completes First Close with 500 million DKK
Polaris is pleased to announce the first close of Polaris Flexible Capital, which is Polaris’ new fund launched in 2021. Polaris Flexible Capital will make investments in subordinated loan capital and minority shareholdings and thereby provide capital to companies which need financial backing while maintaining control of their business. The Fund has raised 500 million DKK,…
Read MorePolaris Closes Fifth Fund at €650 Million Hard Cap
Polaris Private Equity is pleased to announce the closing of Polaris Private Equity V K/S on 31 January 2022. The Fund was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap of €650 million, exceeding its target of €550 million. Including team commitments, the Fund totals €690 million (5.135 Billion DKK). Fund V is the largest in…
Read MoreThe company behind MENU – Designers Company – expands Heritage Design Collection with acquisition of Brdr. Petersen and global rights for all Ib Kofod-Larsen designs
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully acquired Brdr. Petersen as an add-on to Designers Company – the company behind MENU – and the global rights for all Ib Kofod-Larsen designs. Danish furniture maker Brdr. Petersen was established in 1973 by twin brothers Egon and Erling. Through changing times, Brdr. Petersen has retained the same…
Read MorePolaris acquires G&O Maritime Group
We are pleased to announce that Polaris has acquired a majority stake in G&O Maritime Group, a supplier to the global maritime industry manufacturing a range of niche products for leading shipping companies, shipyards, and engine manufacturers. G&O Maritime Group will be the fifth investment in Polaris’ fund V. G&O Maritime Group holds a number of…
Read MoreNew CEO for TRIAX
The board of directors has appointed Mr Ken Cordes to the position of CEO of the newly merged TRIAX A/S and Ikusi Multimedia. He takes up his position on 20 September 2021. Ramon Sotomayor, Chairman of TRIAX, says, “We’re delighted to welcome Ken to TRIAX. His proven track record in integrating businesses, people and cultures…
Read MoreSSG widens its strategic focus and acquires one of the leading pest control service companies in Denmark
We are pleased to announce that our portfolio company SSG has entered into an agreement to acquire the Danish pest control service company Kiltin. SSG has signed an agreement to acquire the family-owned pest control service company Kiltin and thereby widens the group’s strategic perspective. As a result of the acquisition, SSG will incorporate one…
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