CapMan Special Situations press release
23 December 2022 at 09:15 EET
CapMan Special Situations invests in Aro Systems
CapMan Special Situations invests in Aro Systems, a building technology services contractor. The objective is to develop the company as a frontrunner for energy efficient solutions in new development and renovations.
Aro Systems is one of the leading electrical and HVAC project service contractors and technical building service and maintenance providers in Finland. Founded in 1954, the company has successfully expanded under Aro family ownership. Aro Systems employs close to 350 professionals in the field of building technology in the Helsinki metropolitan area as well as in the Tampere and Oulu regions. In addition to installation services for demanding projects, the company delivers solutions that improve energy efficiency.
CapMan Special Situations fund becomes the majority owner in Aro Systems following this arrangement, while Aro Yhtiöt maintains significant ownership. In conjunction, a new Board of Directors will be established with Panu Routila, advisor for the CapMan Special Situations fund, to step up as Chairperson of the Board. Mika Huovinen will continue as the company’s CEO.
“The building technology market is growing and undergoing rapid transition. Aro Systems is well-positioned as a sustainable service provider and one of the frontrunners in energy efficient solutions. This transaction enables the acceleration in growth of the company’s maintenance service business as well as further development of contracting service processes,” says Antti Uusitalo, Partner at CapMan Special Situations.
“The involvement of CapMan supports our company’s profitable growth and development and is excellent news for our customers, employees and the business overall. Customer focus, service quality and an entrepreneurial spirit have guided us for almost 70 years. In the past few years, we have undertaken a rigorous renewal of the company. Together with the expertise provided by CapMan, we can accelerate the company’s profitable growth and improve its competitiveness,” says Paavo Aro, the Chairperson of Aro Yhtiöt.
The investment in Aro Systems is the fourth of the CapMan Special Situations fund.
The completion of this transaction is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.
For more information, please contact:
Antti Uusitalo, Partner, CapMan Special Situations, +358 40 020 2663
About CapMan Special Situations
CapMan Special Situations pursues event-driven investment situations by providing flexible capital solutions and strong operational capability to deliver step-change performance improvements.
CapMan Special Situations is part of CapMan Group, a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and approx. €5 billion in assets under management. Our objective is to pro,vide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors. We are dedicated to set science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover minority and majority investments in portfolio companies and real estate, and infrastructure assets. We also provide wealth management solutions. Our service business includes procurement and analysis, reporting and back office services. Altogether, CapMan employs approximately 180 professionals in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com
Aro Systems
Aro Systems Oy is one of the leading providers of building technology expertise and services with close to 70 years of experience. Together with close to 350 professionals, the company is building a better environment for living and working. The company’s services encompass the entire life cycle of properties and building technology services in new construction and renovation projects. The company is established in the Helsinki metropolitan area as well as the Tampere and Oulu regions.
