About Ratos AB (publ)
Ratos AB (publ) is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, turnarounds, add-on acquisitions, and middle-market transactions. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the firm focuses on unlisted medium-sized companies with strong growth potential.
Investment Strategy
The firm targets investments in the following sectors:
- Industry
- Construction & Services
- Consumer
- Technology
Investment Criteria
- Geographic Focus: Primarily the Nordic region (Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway)
- Equity Investment Range: SEK 250M – SEK 5,000M ($23.57M – $471.57M)
- Sales Value: SEK 300M – SEK 5,000M ($28.29M – $471.57M)
- EBITDA: Minimum SEK 50M ($4.71M)
Ownership & Holding Period
- Takes both minority and majority stakes, with a preference for principal ownership (minimum 20% stake)
- Seeks board representation
- Typical holding period: 5–10 years
Exclusions
Ratos does not invest in:
- Early-stage companies
- Arms industry
- Pornography
- Businesses detrimental to the environment