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Kesko M&A announcement summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Deal rationale and strategic fit
Acquisition targets leading technical trade and HVAC operators in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, aligning with growth strategy and strengthening market position in the Nordics.
Target companies have strong brands and no overlapping business with the acquirer in the target countries, complementing existing operations and expanding product portfolio.
Megatrends such as renovation, urbanisation, green transition, and digitalisation support long-term growth.
Deal supports internationalization, with 71% of construction and technical trade revenue expected from outside Finland post-acquisition.
The acquisition marks the largest in company history, aiming to make technical trade the biggest division.
Financial terms and conditions
Debt-free transaction price is €1.2 billion (or €1.518 billion including lease commitments).
Combined 2025 net sales of acquired companies total €2.068 billion, EBITDA €146 million.
EV/EBITDA multiple based on 2025 EBITDA is approximately 10.4.
Acquisition to be financed initially with bridge financing, later refinanced with equity and debt; planned share issue of €500–700 million.
Transaction costs are estimated at €8 million.
Synergies and expected cost savings
Synergies expected mainly from higher purchase volumes, procurement, private labels, and IT systems, nearly tripling sales volumes in HPAC products.
Profit improvement anticipated in line with operating margin target of 6–8%.
- €1.2B Nordic acquisition to boost technical trade, targeting €10B division sales by 2030s.KESKOB
M&A announcement15 Jun 2026 - Q1 2026 saw 7.1% sales growth, higher profits, and strong cash flow across all divisions.KESKOB
Q1 202629 Apr 2026 - Q1 2026 net sales and profit rose across all divisions, with a positive outlook for the year.KESKOB
Q1 202629 Apr 2026 - Q1 2025 net sales up 2.5%, profit down, but 2025 guidance steady at €640–740m.KESKOB
Q1 20252 Apr 2026 - Revenue up 2.5% to €2.83bn; profit down, strong growth in building and car trade, positive outlook.KESKOB
Q1 20252 Apr 2026 - Profitability remains solid despite revenue decline and challenging market conditions.KESKOB
Q2 20242 Apr 2026 - Q3 2024 revenue up 2.6%, profit down; 2024 profit guidance raised amid sector challenges.KESKOB
Q3 20242 Apr 2026 - Profit and revenue rose in all segments, with a strong 2026 outlook and robust car trade.KESKOB
Q3 20252 Apr 2026 - Strong profit growth, strategic investments, and sustainability leadership drive positive outlook.KESKOB
AGM 2026 presentation30 Mar 2026
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