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08/2026

WATERLAND takes majority stake in Norisol

DENMARK Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery REV 450M - 900M DKK

Context

Alongside the retained minority equity participation of historical shareholder MS2 Invest, led by Per Christensen, Waterland Private Equity executes a primary buyout transaction to acquire a majority controlling stake in the industrial service provider. The transaction mechanics establish a revised capitalization table where the exiting majority owner, MS2 Invest—which originally executed its own acquisition of the asset in 2018—rolls over a portion of its proceeds to maintain a minority position, joined by a syndicate of individual minority co-investors. At the time of signing, the underlying asset demonstrates a quantified historical financial profile, having recorded consolidated annual revenues of paired with an operating profitability measured at , yielding an effective . The investment thesis formulated by the incoming majority shareholder relies on underlying macro-regulatory drivers, specifically targeting the increased capital expenditure allocations required by the ongoing energy efficiency transition and stricter environmental compliance mandates across heavy industries. The strategic roadmap under the new shareholding structure involves deploying additional institutional capital to execute a systematic expansion of the service portfolio, targeting adjacent technical verticals and cross-border geographic markets. The newly formed board of directors, integrating representatives from the incoming pan-European fund such as Principal Nicklas Guldberg, will oversee the implementation of this accelerated business plan alongside the incumbent executive leadership team headed by Chief Executive Officer Lars Bork Hansen. Forward-looking financial projections formulated during the underwriting phase anticipate the asset breaking the one billion Danish kroner revenue threshold in the subsequent fiscal period, supported by projected operational margins stabilizing around the twelve percent mark. The sell-side transaction perimeter was strictly managed by a dedicated advisory consortium, with Deloitte structuring the corporate finance and M&A framework, while Kromann Reumert drafted and negotiated the definitive legal documentation and share purchase agreements.

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Target

Norisol is a Danish provider of technical insulation, industrial scaffolding, and marine interior solutions. Founded in 1977, the company directs its operations from its headquarters in Glostrup, supported by regional offices in Skælskør, Fredericia, and Frederikshavn. The organization maintains a workforce of more than 800 employees deployed across domestic industrial and maritime sites. The service portfolio includes thin sheet production, insulation pads, HVAC insulation, and customized joinery for shipyards. The company specifically addresses the operational requirements of sectors such as renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, data centers, food production, defense, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). The technical interventions aim to support energy optimization and climate control (warmth, coldness, fire, noise). Furthermore, the operational framework is structured around ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certifications, issued in collaboration with Force Certification. Through its internal manufacturing capabilities, the entity supplies material packages, business inventory, and design planning services for complex industrial and marine outfitting projects. Under the supervision of CEO Lars Bork Hansen, the structural organization focuses exclusively on its core Danish market following a strategic refocusing phase initiated to divest non-core segments.

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Historical Financials (DKK)

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2025
2024

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Revenue range: 450M - 900M DKK

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M DKK

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Target: norisol

Acquirer: waterland