Significant Marketing Sector Transaction: Formation of the New Valve Group
Valve Group has been created through a major restructuring involving Kaleva Group, Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta and Valve. As part of the arrangement, Kaleva’s subsidiaries Kolmas Polvi Oy and Indieplace Oy join forces with Valve Branding and Advance B2B. The new group now brings together nearly 200 professionals with combined revenues of approximately €20 million, aiming to grow to €40 million by 2029.
The ownership of the new entity will be shared equally between management shareholders, Kaleva and Arvo. Both Kaleva and Arvo have also made substantial new investments to support the ambitious growth strategy.
Our team had the pleasure of acting as Kaleva Oy’s legal advisor in this transaction. The assignment was led by Partner Kirsi Karvonen, supported by Specialist Counsel Tiina Koivisto, Partner Kaija Pulkkinen, and M&A Manager Santeri Vaattovaara.
Read more at Kaleva (in Finnish).
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Kirsi Karvonen
Kirsi Karvonen advises clients primarily on M&A and corporate transactions, including asset transfers, share exchanges, mergers, and demergers. Over the course of her career, she has been involved in hundreds of diverse transactions and corporate arrangements. Kirsi also has extensive experience in private equity investments and has advised numerous private equity funds.
