Vinge Private M&A Market Trends soon
available, plus proposed new EU Inc. corporate form explained
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An exclusive invitation to
clients and friends of the firm
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Over the past 20 years, we have handled the most M&A
transactions and the highest-value projects. Vinge’s position as the leading
Swedish law firm in M&A gives us unique insights and detailed statistics of
current trends and the development of market practice for deal terms on the
Nordic M&A scene. Each year, we look back on the transactions we have
advised on to summarise the developments and our key takeaways – we call it the
Vinge Private M&A Market Trends.
Having closed the books for 2025, we are currently in
the process of finalising this year’s edition of the Vinge Private M&A
Market Trends. As a structured and up-to-date collection of Vinge’s collective
M&A expertise, the Vinge Private M&A Market Trends offers valuable
insights into the current M&A landscape.
We are now inviting you, our dear client and friend,
to submit your interest for a private presentation covering the Vinge Private
M&A Market Trends, to be hosted later this spring.
For a deep dive into what market practice really is,
how you can benefit from it, and how it affects your particular field and
specific needs, please click on the link below.
Please note that we are not able to offer the
Vinge Private M&A Market Trends in another format than as private
presentations.
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Vinge was the #1 dealmaker
in Sweden 2025
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According to recent
statistics from Mergermarket, we are fortunate to once again be the highest
ranked law firm in Sweden, leading in both the number of transactions and deal
value. During 2025, Vinge carried out 185 transactions with a total value of more
than SEK 370 billion
After also concluding
a record breaking 2025 with the award Swedish M&A Legal Advisor of the
Year (Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2025), we are excited about the
opportunities that 2026 will bring and are pleased to report that the year has
started strongly, with numerous exciting transactions already underway. Jonas
Bergström, Head of M&A, says:
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“We
are both proud and humbled to receive this recognition from Mergermarket for
the third consecutive year. It is a clear testament to the trust our clients
place in us and to the high standards we set for quality, breadth and strategic
advice. Setting a new record with the longest winning streak in our category
reflects our constant ambition to remain at the forefront of the market.”
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EU Inc. – the proposed new
EU company form explained
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On 18 March 2026, the European Commission presented
its proposal for "EU Inc." (also called the 28th Regime) – a new,
optional and harmonised EU company form that, if the proposal is adopted, would
be available regardless of size, sector or country of incorporation. The
proposal addresses the fragmentation of the 27 national legal systems, making
it easier to start and scale up a business in Europe, attract investment and
reduce the costs of failure. Existing national company laws will remain fully
in force. Below, we outline four of the intended key features. - Faster,
cheaper and fully digital company formation.
Incorporation within
48 hours via a new EU central interface, with no minimum capital requirement, a
maximum cost of EUR 100, and all procedures fully online throughout the
company's lifecycle.
- Flexible
financing for cross-border investment.
No nominal share
value or minimum share capital, enabling instruments such as SAFEs (simple
agreements for future equity) and multiple share classes with differentiated
voting rights. Share transfers will be executed online via a mandatory digital
share register – no intermediaries required. Member States will be allowed to
permit access to their regulated markets, giving investors improved exit
options.
- Employee
stock options.
A harmonised EU-wide
stock option plan with taxation deferred until disposal of shares, avoiding dry
tax charges.
- Single
Market access and safeguards. Free choice of Member
State of incorporation, with national employment and social laws applying in
full. Simplified winding-up, which for insolvent startups, must be completed
within six months.
For investors, PE and
VC firms, EU Inc. could, if adopted in its current form, simplify cross-border
due diligence, reduce transaction costs and level the playing field for
acquisitions and exits. However, concerns have been raised by several Member
States, and amendments may be expected before any final text is agreed. It is
worth noting that similar proposals, such as the introduction of the Societas
Europaea (SE or European Company), have not led to widespread adoption of this
company form across Europe. While there is political ambition to reach
agreement by the end of 2026, the outcome remains uncertain. We will continue to monitor developments closely.
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Selected M&A Transactions
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Adviser
to Morrow Bank on its acquisition of MedMera Bank
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Adviser
to Resurs in connection with its strategic partnership with Kustom (previously
Klarna Checkout)
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Adviser
to Bain Capital on its majority investment in the Tingstad group
| | | Click HERE to view more of Vinge’s recent M&A mandates |
If you have any questions, please reach out to your regular Vinge contact or one of our M&A partners. |
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