Altor Equity Partners

XXL was founded in 2001 and today owns and operates 14 sporting goods mega-stores located in the largest cities in Norway. In the period 2003 to 2010 sales have grown on average by 30% per year and in 2010 XXL expects to reach sales of almost NOK 2 billion. XXL is the fastest growing player on the Norwegian sporting goods retail market with a market share of close to 15%, which is increasing rapidly.

Gnist Barnehager AS operates a chain of daycare centers. It provides pre kindergarten services and provides children area to play ball games and group games. It also provides play equipment in its centers for physical activity The company was formerly known as Grønmyr Barnehage AS and changed its name to Gnist Barnehager AS in 2014. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Ulsteinvik, Norway.

O’Learys Bar & Restaurant is a Swedish franchise chain that was in 1988 in Gothenburg, Sweden by Jonas Reinholdsson and is run by O’Learys Trademark. Today, there are more than 130 restaurants in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China and Vietnam. The total revenue was 2017 more than 2,3 billion SEK. As a partner to the Sweden UN association, O’Learys runs the CSR program Meal4Meal, which, so far, has contributed with more than 2,1 million school meals in Etiopia and DR Congo. O’Learys core values are Fair, Passionate, Proud.

FH Gruppen AS, founded in 2006 and based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the construction of holiday homes and houses. Recognized as Norway's fastest-growing manufacturer in this sector, the company offers a range of products under several brands, including Familiehytta, Family House, Telemark cabins, and Northern Lights cabins. By focusing on the holiday home market, FH Gruppen has established a strong presence in the industry, catering to the increasing demand for quality vacation properties in Norway.

Nordic Trustee Holding ASA provides bond trustee services to the investors in interest-bearing securities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. It also offers loan administration, payment processing, escrow, and account management services; and operates as listing agent and agent for service of process, as well as engages in safe-deposit of source codes. In addition, the company provides surety solutions for unfunded pension schemes; and electronic solutions for the provision of information on securities to the Nordic market for interest-bearing securities. The company is based in Oslo, Norway.

Navico is a specialized electronics company that manufactures and supplies marine electronics and sensors for both recreational and commercial sectors. Its product portfolio includes navigation systems, autopilots, fish-finders, radars, VHF radios, and gyrocompasses, all designed to enhance safety and enjoyment in boating. Innovation is central to Navico's operations, with an impressive product launch schedule that averages a new offering every 20 days, significantly contributing to its revenue. Most of the company's earnings come from products introduced within the last two years, highlighting the critical role of innovation in driving growth. Navico has also achieved improved profit margins through effective design-to-value engineering and strategic sourcing, despite a decline in average selling prices. Additionally, lean manufacturing practices at its facility in Ensenada, Mexico, have led to increased productivity, with each employee now producing ten times as many products as in 2007.

In April 2000, Skandiabanken was launched as the first pure digital bank in Norway. Today, the Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services to individuals and households in Norway within payments and card services, deposit-based savings, investment products, long-term loans and short-term loans. The Bank has no branches and all products and services are offered directly through the digital platform, which is available on a broad range of user devices. By the end of 2016, Skandiabanken had 388,614 account customers with a balance, and total assets of NOK 71.2 billion.

Curato AS specializes in radiology and medical imaging services, offering a range of procedures including mammography, x-ray, and magnetic resonance imaging. Based in Norway, Curato not only provides these diagnostic services but also features a comparison service that enables clients to locate nearby clinics for x-ray services. This dual approach allows patients to access necessary medical imaging while facilitating informed decisions about their healthcare options.

Enhanced Drilling is provides drilling solutions. It offers EC-Drill managed pressure drilling system; Riserless Mud Recovery system, a risk-reduction tool; managed pressure cementing system that provides precise control of the pressure and flow of returning cement; cuttings transportation system that is used in the offshore market; CannSeal, a proprietary annular isolation technology for enhanced oil recovery for zonal isolation and well integrity applications, as well as to support to plug and abandonment, and P&A activities.

Carnegie Holding AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is a prominent financial institution that operates through its subsidiary, Carnegie Investment Bank AB. Founded in 1803, the firm specializes in investment banking, private banking, and asset management, primarily in the Nordic region, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Carnegie provides a range of services such as advisory for mergers and acquisitions, equity capital market transactions, and financial consulting for high net worth individuals, small businesses, and institutions. The bank is known for its high-quality research and equity sales, covering approximately 300 Nordic companies, and it targets institutional clients through its securities division. Additionally, Carnegie's private banking services address various client needs, including family law, tax management, and investment strategies. With a team of around 650 employees, Carnegie leverages its local expertise and independent status to deliver tailored financial solutions and achieve long-term investment growth for its clients.

Helly Hansen AS is a Norwegian company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-quality outerwear and performance apparel for men, women, and children. Founded in 1970 and based in Oslo, the company offers a wide range of products, including jackets, pants, sweaters, rainwear, and accessories, as well as footwear and bags. Helly Hansen is known for its protective technical gear designed for extreme conditions, catering to both work and recreational activities. The company utilizes insights from professionals who operate in challenging environments to continuously enhance the technology and design of its products. Helly Hansen also sells its merchandise through online channels and operates as a subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited.

Dustin is a prominent online-based IT partner operating in the Nordic region and the Netherlands, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises, the public sector, and private individuals. The company bridges the gap between a broad range of manufacturers' products and the specific needs of its customers. With a portfolio of approximately 255,000 products, Dustin offers various IT solutions and services, including assessments, digital workplace solutions, cloud services, backup and disaster recovery, managed print services, and IT security. The company employs over 1,000 individuals and generated sales of SEK 10.3 billion in the 2017/18 financial year, with more than 90 percent of its revenue coming from the corporate market. Dustin has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015 and is headquartered in Nacka, Stockholm.

SPT Group AS develops software for multiphase flow, drilling, and reservoir simulation in Norway. It offers solutions for reservoir optimization, drilling hydraulics, well dynamics, flow assurance, process dynamics, and production and pressure management. The company’s software products include OLGA, a solution for engineering and operation of onshore and offshore multiphase production systems; MEPO, a solution to support the process of history matching in reservoir engineering; Drillbench, for engineering and follow-up of various drilling operations; and edpm, an online production and drilling support system.