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FORTNOX

Acquired by

EQT PARTNERS

SWEDEN Software / ERP, HR & Finance EV 1b SEK - 100b SEK 03/2025

Target

FORTNOX

Acquirer

EQT PARTNERS

Context

EQT and First Kraft jointly announced a voluntary public tender offer for all outstanding shares in Fortnox at SEK 90 per share, implying a total equity value of approximately SEK 54.9 billion. The offer represents an extremely high valuation in absolute terms, reflecting Fortnox's exceptional combination of sustained revenue growth exceeding 20% per annum, a ~54% EBITDA margin, and its dominant market position in Swedish SME financial software. First Kraft, as Fortnox's largest existing shareholder, participates as a co-bidder rather than a seller, reinforcing its long-term conviction in the business.

FORTNOX, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level around LOGIN higher than the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.6x).

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Target

Fortnox is a leading Swedish provider of cloud-based financial management and payroll software, serving small and medium-sized businesses across Sweden and the Nordic region. The company offers a comprehensive suite of SaaS solutions encompassing accounting, invoicing, payroll, HR, and business administration, delivered through a highly scalable cloud platform. Fortnox has established itself as the dominant player in the Swedish SME financial software market, benefiting from strong network effects, high customer retention, and a deeply embedded position in its clients' day-to-day business operations.

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Historical Financials (SEK)

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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Acquirer: eqt partners