Acquisitions and divestments
We have an active acquisition track record, with a few major acquisitions in the FM segment since 2007.
During the past years, we focused our acquisition targets on independent IFM operators, but recently we have expanded target focus to include single services and self-delivery companies, which has broadened our universe of potential targets.
The Acquisition of Skaraborgs Städ
On April 4 2023, it was announced that Coor had acquired Skaraborgs Städ that delivers workplace services, mainly focused on cleaning, for a large number of customers in Västra Götaland, Småland and Värmland. Skaraborgs Städ has 800 employees and annual sales of some SEK 400 M. The acquisition of Skaraborgs Städ expands Coor’s geographical coverage in Värmland and Småland and increases its density in Västra Götaland.
The Acquisition of Centrumstäd
On April 28, 2022, it was announced that Coor acquired Centrumstäd, a well-renowned cleaning company in Skåne. Centrumstäd was founded in 1992, the company currently has 150 employees and an annual turnover of approximately 50 million SEK. Through the acquisition, Coor strengthens its cleaning organization in southern Sweden and creates good conditions for continued regional expansion.
The Acquisition of Inspira
On 8 November 2021, it was announced that Coor had acquired Inspira, a well-run family business that provides cleaning and workplace services to a large number of customers in Central Sweden. Inspira has annual sales of about SEK 700 million and 1,400 employees. The acquisition increases Coor’s geographical coverage in central Sweden and generates significant synergies. The acquisition was completed on 1 December 2021 after approval from the competition authority.
The Acquisition of Veolia Technical Management
On July 19 2021, Coor announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the assets in the business area Veolia Technical Management. The business area has some 250 employees and annual sales of some SEK 500 M. The acquisition further strengthens Coor’s offering and competencies in technical property services and maintenance. The transaction has been completed as of 30 September 2021
The Acquisition of R & K Service AS
On 10 February 2021, Coor announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the Norwegian company R & K Service. R & K delivers cleaning and restaurant services and has 130 employees with annual sales of some SEK 80 M. The acquisition strengthens Coor’s offering in cleaning and restaurant services and increases Coor’s geographical coverage in the Stavanger region. The acquisition was completed on 1 march 2021.
The Acquisition of Norrlands Miljövård AB
On 27 September 2019 Coor announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the cleaning company Norrlands Miljövård AB. Norrlands Miljövård has annual sales of some SEK 250 M and 500 employees. The acquisition increases Coor’s geographical spread in northern Sweden and contributes to Coor’s cleaning competences. The company’s profile focusing on high-quality service and sustainable solutions is a close fit with Coor’s market position. The acquisition was completed on 31 October 2019.
The Acquisition of Elite Miljø A/S
On 10 January 2018, Coor announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the Danish cleaning services firm Elite Miljø A/S. Elite Miljø has around SEK 700 million in annual sales and about 2,000 employees. The acquisition will increase Coor's geographic coverage, create significant potential synergies and add to Coor's skills base in key cleaning segments. The acquisition was completed on 23 February 2018.
The Acquisition of OBOS Eiendomsdrift AS
On 9 January 2018, Coor announced that the company had concluded an agreement to acquire the Norwegian property services provider OBOS Eiendomsdrift AS. The company has 45 employees and around SEK 70 million in annual sales. In connection with the acquisition, Coor signed a strategic partnership agreement with the seller, the OBOS group. The acquisition was completed on 1 February 2018.
The Acquisition of West Facility Management
Coor has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Norwegian facility management operator West Facility Management. West has annual sales of some MSEK 140 and more than 300 employees, mainly based in Bergen and Oslo. The acquisition makes a positive contribution to Coor's expansion and competences, largely in key cleaning segments. The acquisition was completed on 2 July 2018.
The Acquisition of Addici
In 2012, we acquired Addici for a consideration of SEK335 million, which is one of the largest acquisitions in our history. Addici was a Nordic FM provider with over 1,300 employees with competencies in security, cleaning, telephony, documentation services, other soft FM as well as hard FM. As a result the acquisition of Addici added significant volumes and capabilities in our bundled FM offering.
The divestment of the industrial services business
When Coor was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in June, 2015, we sold our industrial services business to the former principal shareholder Cinven. The reason for this was that the industrial services business differs a lot from the FM-business. However, Coor will provide a number of intra-group services such as IT services, HR services and services relating to accounting, treasury and administration during a period of up to 18 months after the sale.
We will also remain as guarantor in relation to certain customers to the Industrial Services business, and undertake to not carry out or be engaged in services conducted by the Industrial Services division, for a period of up to 36 months. In the beginning of 2016, the operations changed name to "Jernbro".