September 30, 2022

Hasko Invest new ownership partner in Adcare Nordic, a leading provider of medical devices

Hasko Invest new ownership partner in Adcare Nordic, a leading provider of medical devices

Adcare strengthens the prospects of becoming a leading Nordic provider of medical devices for specialist care by bringing in a new owner partner. Hasko Invest will become the new majority shareholder in Adcare and, together with the existing owner, will continue the company's expansion.

Hasko Invest AB acquires a majority stake in Adcare. Founder Lars Rönnqvist will remain as minority shareholder and will continue to lead the company as CEO after the transaction.

Adcare was founded in 2001 with an overarching vision of delivering cost-effective system solutions that significantly improve healthcare. The company provides medical devices for specialist care in urology, vascular intervention and endoscopy (gastro- and bronchoscopy). Sales are made to hospitals and specialist clinics across the Nordic region. Turnover in 2021/22 amounted to approximately SEK 50 million and the company has grown by about 17 percent per year on average over the past three years. Adjusted operating profit (EBITA) for 2021/2 was approximately SEK 13 million.

Comment from Adcare's founder and CEO Lars Rönnqvist:
“We have a unique position in the Nordic market with extensive industry experience, a strong team with high expertise, exclusive collaborations with world-leading suppliers and long-term customer relationships with many of the Nordic region's leading hospitals and specialist clinics. Our medical devices are at the absolute forefront of the market, enabling improved quality of care, cost efficiency and patient experience. I am extremely pleased that Hasko shares this ambition and look forward to a partnership that strengthens our ability to continue contributing to a long-term strong healthcare system.”

Comment from Hasko Invest CEO Joakim Tengzelius:
“We are very impressed with Lars' industry knowledge, experience and drive as an entrepreneur. This has resulted in Adcare's leading position in its specialist areas with satisfied and returning customers. We look forward to supporting Lars and his team with an increased focus and commitment on existing operations and continued expansion in the Nordic region.”


About Adcare Nordic

Adcare Nordic was founded in 2001 and sells medical devices in the Nordic region. The company's customers are hospitals and specialist clinics in the areas of urology, vascular intervention and endoscopy (gastro- and bronchoscopy). The company has 10 employees with headquarters and warehouses in Helsingborg. behold www.adcarenordic.com for more information.

About Hasko Invest

Hasko Invest was founded in 2021 and invests in growing, profitable and qualified product and service companies in Sweden. The vision is to be the obvious choice for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs looking for a long-term ownership partner. The company is based in Stockholm. behold https://www.hasko.com/ for more information.

Contact details:

Lars Rönnqvist, CEO Adcare AB
Joakim Tengzelius, CEO Hasko Invest AB