Viaplay Group Acquires Remaining 50% Stake in Allente Group
July 17, 2025
Viaplay Group, through a wholly owned subsidiary, agreed to acquire Telenor Communication II’s remaining 50% stake in Allente Group for SEK 1.1 billion, becoming the sole owner of Allente. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and financing conditions for a new SEK 1,726 million term loan facility.
- Buyers
- Viaplay Group AB (publ)
- Targets
- Allente Group
- Sellers
- Telenor Communication II AS
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Sweden
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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