Alexander Berlin-Jarhamn
Alexander Berlin-Jarhamn
Alexander Berlin Jarhamn for his solutions-driven mentality, ability to see the big picture and high analytical skills.
Biography
Alexander Berlin-Jarhamn is a partner in the Firm's Debt Finance practice in Stockholm, having joined White & Case in 2017.
Alexander advises top-tier Nordic and international private equity funds, corporates, banks and financial institutions on a wide range of debt finance arrangements, including domestic and cross-border leveraged acquisition finance transactions, IPO financings, recapitalizations, infrastructure and project finance transactions and fund financings.
Experience
Representative transactions include advising:
Adelis on:
- the simultaneous exits of portfolio companies Presto and HVD Group via Adelis Fund II to a continuation vehicle led by HarbourVest Partners alongside Adelis Fund III; and
- the financing of its acquisition of Didriksons, a leading Scandinavian brand in functional and sustainable waterproof fashion, sportswear and children’s clothing.
Altor on:
- the growth investment in Svea Solar, a cleantech company offering solutions for sustainable living including solar panel systems, batteries and electric car chargers;
- the financing of its portfolio company Trioworld’s acquisition of Canadian and US-based Malpack, a North American company that specialises in high-performance stretch film for the transit packaging sector;
- the financing of its acquisition of Eleda, a provider of installation and contract services in the infrastructure sector;
- its acquisition of Thomas Cook Northern Europe (a.k.a. Vinggruppen, and subsequently known as Nordic Leisure Travel Group) by a consortium consisting of Altor, Strawberry Equities (Petter Stordalen) and TDR;
- the financing of its acquisition of Iyuno (previously BTI Studios), a leading global localization player; and
- the financing of its acquisition of Gummigrossen and RengasDuo (subsequently known as Nordic Tyre Group), the market-leading tire and tire related wholesalers in Sweden and Finland respectively.
Arcus Infrastructure Partners on the financing of its acquisition of Opus Bilprovning, one of Sweden's largest vehicle inspection companies.
Consortium of investors led by APG on their SEK 29.5 billion acquisition of 50% of the shares in Stockholm Exergi from Fortum.
EQT on:
- the financing of its portfolio company Karo Pharma’s €300 million acquisition of Sylphar, a Belgium-based over-the-counter products manufacturer; and
- its acquisition of shares in Beijer Ref (29.6 percent of the shares and 26.4 percent of the votes) from Carrier Global Corporation.
FSN Capital on:
- the issuance by portfolio company BoldR, a leading European provider of towbars and transport solutions, of EUR 110 million senior secured floating rate bonds and the establishment of a super senior revolving credit facility and related intercreditor arrangements;
- the formation of FSN Capital Confluence, a newly established €588 million continuation fund, and FSN Fund V's sale and FSN Capital Confluence's acquisition of the two portfolio companies, Nordlo and Saferoad. Nordlo is a leading Nordic managed IT service provider and Saferoad is one of the largest providers of road safety and infrastructure solutions in Europe;
- the financing of its acquisition of Mørenot group, a world-leading supplier of equipment and services to the world's fishery- and aquaculture industries; and
- the financing of its acquisition of Holmbergs Safety Systems, a global supplier of mission critical safety systems to the child safety seat industry.
J. Aron & Company LLC, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs, on an oil inventory monetisation arrangement with Nynas, a leading manufacturer of specialty naphthenic oils and bitumen products.
IK Partners on its sale of Mabtech, a biotech company founded in Sweden that develops immunoassays for life science research, to EQT Healthcare Growth Strategy.
Nalka Invest on the financing of its acquisition of OneMed (subsequently known as Asker), the leading medical supplies distributor in Northern Europe, from 3i, a leading international investor focused on mid-market Private Equity and Infrastructure.
Nobia, a leading kitchen specialist in the Nordic region listed on Nasdaq Stockholm that develops and sells kitchen solutions, on:
- its SEK 1.5 billion fully guaranteed rights issue, divestment of its UK operations and refinancing of credit facilities; and
- its SEK 1.3 billion fully guaranteed rights issue and amendment and extension of credit facilities.
Nomura and Barclays on their acquisition of Cevian Capital’s entire stake in AB Volvo, the global leading truck manufacturer and the largest stock-listed entity in Sweden, and their subsequent on-sale of the entire stake to Geely, a leading automobile manufacturer.
Nordic Capital on:
- the financing of Evosep, a leading Danish innovator of sample preparation and separation solutions for LC-MS-based proteomic;
- its portfolio company Cary Group’s IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm and related SEK 2.05 billion revolving credit facility; and
- the financing of its acquisition of Ryds Bilglas (subsequently known as Cary Group), one of the leading vehicle glass repair and replacement companies in Sweden.
Norvestor on its portfolio company Circular Tire Service’s inaugural issuance of SEK 1.3 billion senior secured bonds and a related SEK 200 million revolving credit facility.
Oatly, the world's original and largest oat drink company, on:
- its refinancing of its USD 130 million term loan B credit facility and repurchase of certain convertible senior PIK notes, consisting of an issuance of SEK 1.7 billion floating rate senior secured bonds and an associated SEK 750 million super senior revolving credit facility;
- its USD 430 million financing arrangement, consisting of a private placement of USD 300 million 9.25 percent convertible senior PIK notes, a new USD 130 million term loan B credit facility and a SEK 2.1 billion amended sustainability-linked revolving credit facility;
- its USD 10 billion IPO and Nasdaq New York listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and its SEK 3.6 billion revolving credit facility refinancing; and
- its SEK 1.925 billion sustainability-linked financing provided by a club consisting of several banks and other credit providers.
Pagero Group, a listed software as a service company, on its recommended competing cash offer to acquire Tungsten Corporation, a listed global electronic invoicing and purchase order transactions network provider.
Polaris Private Equity on its public, consortium backed offer to acquire all shares in Awardit, a leading operator of customer clubs, loyalty programs, sales incentive programs, digital points currencies and reward shops.
Stockholm Exergi, Sweden's leading district heating company and a pioneer in sustainable and circular solutions for heating, electricity and cooling in Stockholm, on its financing to build one of the world's largest carbon capture facilities. The investment level is SEK 13 billion and, in connection with the investment decision, long-term commitments for unsecured loans have been obtained that secure the financing of the project and provide the company with access to additional working capital.
Summa Equity on the financing of its acquisition of myneva, a European social care software provider.
Trill Impact on the establishment of an ESG-linked capital call facility. The financing was provided by Trill Impact's strategic partner Nordea, which also provides Trill Impact with services related to responsible investment and investor relations.
Valedo on the financing of its acquisition of the Swedish restaurant chain Pinchos.