Matas A/S (CPSE:MATAS) signed an agreement to acquire Kicks AB from Axel Johnson AB for SEK 1.1 billion on June 29, 2023. The consideration will be satisfied with cash. Transaction will be fully debt financed.

The transaction is expected to close in Q3 of the calendar year 2023 and is not subject to any regulatory approvals. FIH Partners is acting as financial advisor to Matas and Gorrissen Federspiel is acting as legal advisor to Matas on the transaction.