ABG Sundal Collier acquires FIH Partners to fortify its position as the leading independent Nordic investment bank

09 Dec 2025 08:00 CET

ABG Sundal Collier ASA ("ABGSC") is pleased to announce the acquisition of FIH
Partners, Denmark's leading independent M&A and strategic financial advisory
firm. The transaction fortifies ABGSC's position as the leading independent
Nordic investment bank, bringing together complementary strengths across
sectors, client relationships, and products. The acquisition aligns fully with
ABGSC's strategy to drive growth and expand market share across geographies and
is expected to be accretive to earnings from 2026, supporting ABGSC's clear
financial ambition to increase revenues and improve margins.

As part of the transaction, ABGSC's existing Danish operations will be combined
with FIH Partners, creating the most experienced investment banking team in
Denmark. Operating under the ABGSC brand from FIH Partners' current headquarters
in Copenhagen, the team will be well positioned to deliver best-in-class
services across strategic financial advisory, M&A, ECM, and DCM. Key partners
from both teams will remain committed, actively involved and aligned through
long-term incentives, delivering the client value both organisations are reputed
for. The combined Danish investment banking team will be co-headed by Thomas
Lindquist, Jørgen Overholt Hansen and Peter Brandenborg.

"From day one, we have had strong ambitions for our investment banking presence
in Denmark, which we have successfully expanded over time. By joining forces
with FIH Partners, a market leader in M&A and strategic financial advisory, we
are taking the next step in strengthening our commitment," says Jonas Ström, CEO
of ABGSC. "FIH Partners' highly respected team, deep client relationships,
complementary sector expertise, and cultural fit make them an excellent match
for ABGSC. Together we will create a powerful platform for continued growth and
further strengthen our position as the leading independent Nordic investment
bank."

"The FIH Partners team is very enthusiastic about combining our forces in
Denmark. It is a strong strategic and cultural fit," says Jørgen Overholt
Hansen, Managing Partner in FIH Partners. "We have built our reputation on long
-term trust from blue-chip clients, who appreciate our advice founded in our
ability to attract the brightest minds in investment banking. Together,
we create a market-leading combined offering, positioning us well to
deliver value to our clients, partners, and employees. Personally, I look
forward to continuing client engagements with my existing partners as well as
with new partners and colleagues in the combined team.

The upfront purchase price is DKK 50 million, payable in a combination of cash
and shares. In addition, the parties have agreed to a four-year performance
payment period, which subject to the profitability of the combined investment
banking operations in Denmark might increase the purchase price by up to DKK 150
million.

The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2026.

For further information:

Anna Tropp, Head of Communications ABGSC,  +46 722 309 417

About ABGSC

ABGSC is the leading independent Nordic investment bank, developed over 40
years, founded on an inclusive partnership culture and the ability to attract
and develop top talent. Our purpose is to enable capital and businesses to grow
and perform. Our approximately 340 partners and employees are located in the
Nordic offices of Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen, in addition to our
international offices in London, Frankfurt, Lucerne, New York, and Singapore.

ABG Sundal Collier is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Learn more at
abgsc.com.

About FIH Partners

FIH Partners is the leading Danish independent financial and strategic advisory
firm serving private and public companies, private equity funds,
family offices and government institutions. The company specializes in buy- and
sell-side advisory, public defense and takeovers, debt advisory, IPOs, and other
strategic financial services, with a focus on mid- to large-size transactions.
Since the establishment in 2006, FIH Partners has announced more than 200
transactions with a combined value exceeding EUR 100bn, establishing the company
as the preferred Danish alternative to global investment banks. The partners
bring more than 100 years of collective M&A expertise across diverse industries,
supported by a proven track record of client satisfaction and repeated
recognition as Denmark's leading M&A advisor.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation article 7 and is subject to the disclosure requirements
pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock
exchange announcement was submitted for publication, through the agency of the
contact persons set out above at 08:00 CET on 9 December 2025.

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