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Carnegie Sustainability Award 2024 Winners Announced Since 2019, Carnegie has been recognizing companies for their exceptional sustainability efforts, highlighting business models that create shareholder value and inspire both companies and investors. Today, we are pleased to announce the recipients of the Carnegie Sustainability Award 2024 Large Cap Winner: UPM - The Biofore Company UPM, a leading pulp and paper company, is revolutionizing the industry with responsible solutions and innovations for a future beyond fossil materials. Their steadfast commitment to sustainability and extensive innovation efforts position them ahead of their competitors, particularly with notable advancements in biochemicals and biofuels. Small Cap Winner: Borregaard Borregaard excels in utilizing wood components to produce specialty cellulose, lignin products, and bioethanol. Their products not only replace oil-based alternatives but also enhance performance and reduce carbon footprints. With a significant market share in lignin-based biopolymers and specialty cellulose, Borregaard continues to push the boundaries of product innovation. Best Newcomer: engcon Engcon stands as the largest global supplier of tiltrotators and associated equipment, significantly contributing to reduced carbon emissions and increased productivity. Their innovative third-generation tiltrotator system is paving the way for future sustainability in the construction industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to UPM, Borregaard, and engcon for their remarkable achievements and substantial contributions to a sustainable future. #Sustainability #Innovation #ESG #CarnegieSustainabilityAward #UPM #Borregaard #engcon #SustainableBusiness https://lnkd.in/dD7mQ84D

Carnegie Investment Bank acted financial advisor to Investinor and Norinnova AS in connection with the sale of approx. 45% stake in Vitux group AS. Vitux is a Norwegian contract manufacturer (CDMO) specializing in innovative nutritional supplements, known for its patented ConCordix technology. Carnegie would like to thank Investinor Direkte AS, Norinnova Invest AS, and Norinnova AS for the vote of confidence.

Carnegie Investment Bank acted as sole co-ordinator and bookrunner in Qliro directed share issue of 2,148,228 new shares at a subscription price of SEK 23,275 per share. Qliro is a leading Nordic fintech company offering flexible payment solutions for e-commerce merchants and digital financial services to consumers.

Carnegie Investment Bank acted as joint lead manager in the SEK 1,250 million issue of senior unsecured bonds by Hoist Finance. Hoist Finance is a leading debt restructuring partner to international banks, with debt purchase and debt collection activities in eight countries across Europe and retail deposit operations in Sweden.

Penser by Carnegie acted as sole co-ordinator and bookrunner in the partially guaranteed rights issue in Saxlund Group AB of SEK 65.6 million. Saxlund is an environmental industrial group that develops, manufactures, and services plants and equipment for the production of environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient energy. #PenserbyCarnegie

Carnegie Investment Bank acted as joint global co-ordinator and joint bookrunner in SEK 3.3 billion placing of shares in Beijer Ref, on behalf of EQT Group. Beijer Ref is a technology-oriented trading group with operations in refrigeration and climate control.

Carnegie Investment Bank would like to congratulate Canatu on the successful listing through merging with Lifeline SPAC I . Canatu is a deep technology company developing advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and related products and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive and medical diagnostics industries. These industries require extremely high-quality CNTs and offer Canatu strong growth and profitability potential. A huge thank you to the whole team at Canatu, Lifeline SPAC I and all advisors.

Directed share issue in NP3 Fastigheter AB – SEK 1 billion   Carnegie Investment Bank acted as joint bookrunner in the directed share issue of 4,000,000 new ordinary shares at a subscription price of SEK 250 per share. The subscription price was determined through an accelerated book building procedure.   NP3 is a cash flow-oriented real estate company focusing primarily on high-yielding properties in northern Sweden with a portfolio worth SEK 20.9bn as per 30 June 2024. The proceeds from the share issue are intended to be used to finance conjunctively announced acquisitions, reduce the LTV and to take advantage of acquisition opportunities and other value-creating investments.

Directed new share issue in Idun Industrier AB (publ) Carnegie Investment Bank acted as sole bookrunner in the directed share issue of 869,566 new shares at a subscription price of SEK 230 per share. Idun is a corporate group that invests in and develops industrial and service businesses, with a long-term horizon.

Carnegie Investment Bank acted as sole bookrunner in the EUR 30 million issuance of senior unsecured bonds by Sensys Gatso Group. Sensys Gatso is the leading provider of automated traffic enforcement solutions with a strong global presence. The Company’s mission is saving lives by changing the driving behavior of motorists and Sensys Gatso is firmly committed to improving road safety by reducing vehicle speed and red-light negation, by optimizing traffic flows and by contributing to a sustainable urban environment, always in close partnership with governments and other authorities all over the world.