AURELIUS Acquires Lernia from the Swedish Government
January 31, 2025
AURELIUS, a European private equity investor, is acquiring Lernia, a Swedish staffing, recruitment and training group, from the Swedish Government. Lernia is headquartered in Stockholm, operates almost 100 locations across Sweden and employs about 5,300 people; AURELIUS says private ownership will enable operational restructuring and value creation.
- Buyers
- AURELIUS
- Targets
- Lernia
- Sellers
- Swedish Government
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- Stockholm County, Sweden
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
Explore More
Related Acquisitions
-
AURELIUS Acquires Minova Group from Orica
March 2, 2022
Manufacturing
AURELIUS Group completed the acquisition of Minova in a global carve-out from Orica Limited for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 114 million (AUD 180 million). The deal is executed via AURELIUS' co‑investment structure (AURELIUS European Opportunities Fund IV 70% / AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA 30%); Minova is a London‑headquartered manufacturer of ground‑control products serving mining and infrastructure markets with >1,000 employees and ~EUR 300m revenue (2021).
-
AURELIUS Acquires LSG Group from Deutsche Lufthansa AG
April 5, 2023
Food & Beverage
AURELIUS has agreed to acquire the LSG Group International, a global airline caterer and onboard retail provider, from Deutsche Lufthansa AG in a carve-out transaction expected to close in Q3 2023 subject to regulatory approvals. The deal includes LSG’s classic catering, onboard retail and food commerce activities (including Retail inMotion and SCIS Air Security Services) and positions AURELIUS to grow the business organically and via add-on acquisitions as a standalone company.
-
AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in MLS Lanny GmbH
August 31, 2022
Manufacturing
AURELIUS Growth Investments (AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG) has acquired a majority stake in MLS Lanny GmbH, a Germany-based full-service manufacturer of high-precision control and high-pressure valves. The investment is intended to support MLS Lanny’s growth strategy—both organically and inorganically—while the founder Michael Lanny remains involved in the business.
-
AURELIUS Acquires SSE Contracting Limited from SSE Plc
July 1, 2021
Construction
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities (AURELIUS) acquired SSE Contracting Limited (SSEC) from SSE Plc in a carve-out transaction for an enterprise value of £27.5 million. SSEC — a nationwide mechanical & electrical (M&E) contractor with around 1,900 employees that maintains over one million streetlights and provides rail, HV and M&E services — will operate as a standalone business under AURELIUS to capture infrastructure-led growth and potential sector consolidation.
-
AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Sasse Elektronik
October 12, 2021
Medical Devices
AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG (AURELIUS Growth Investments) has acquired a majority stake in Sasse Elektronik GmbH, a Schwabach-based full-service developer and manufacturer of complex electronic and mechatronic systems for the medical-technology market (e.g., X‑ray systems, infusion pumps). AURELIUS will support Sasse’s next growth stage with additional financial backing and an international buy‑and‑build strategy, while Sasse’s management (including Prof. Dr. Armin Bolz and Dirk Rimane) remain involved in running the business.
-
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities Acquires Unilux from Dovista
November 17, 2021
Building Products
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA completed a carve-out acquisition of German window and door manufacturer Unilux from Dovista A/S, effective November 17, 2021. Unilux, headquartered in Salmtal, Germany, reported revenues of more than EUR 40 million in 2020 with over 300 employees; AURELIUS intends to streamline operations and pursue growth in wood/wood‑aluminium and PVC product segments.
Track M&A activity that matters to you
Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.