Tag: Nordic Capital
In brief: Investor buys Permobil, Drive responds to lawsuit
April 5, 2013HME News Staff
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Permobil, a manufacturer of high-end power wheelchairs, has been acquired by Investor AB, a Swedish investment firm. Private equity firm Nordic Capital agreed to sell Permobil for $842.3 million. Under Nordic's wing, the company's sales have nearly doubled, according to reports. Last year, Permobil, which operates in 30 countries, generated revenue of about $246.3 million. The company's annual sales growth over the past decade has averaged 8%, according to reports....
Swedish investor buys Permobil
April 4, 2013HME News Staff
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Permobil, a manufacturer of high-end power wheelchairs, has been acquired by Investor AB, a Swedish investment firm, according to multiple reports.Private equity firm Nordic Capital agreed to sell Permobil for $842.3 million. Under Nordic's wing, the company's sales have nearly doubled, according to reports.Last year, Permobil, which operates in 30 countries, generated revenue of about $246.3 million. The company's annual sales growth over the past decade has averaged...