立石为Hoist集团引入新的投资人Sjätte AP-fonden提供咨询

Livingstone’s Media & Technology team has advised the owners of Hoist Group in welcoming Sjätte AP-fonden as a new part-owner through a SEK 100 million equity investment. In close cooperation with Accent Equity and the other owners, Livingstone evaluated a broad spectrum of potential investors and supported Hoist Group throughout the sales process.

Accent Equity engaged Livingstone to advise on alternatives for bringing in additional owners in order to secure Hoist Group’s continued growth opportunities and international consolidation of the industry. The support of Sjätte AP-fonden will facilitate the company’s growth plan, and it also signifies a first step in the journey towards a potential public listing of Hoist Group.

Hoist Group is a one-stop technology partner and system supplier for the hospitality industry throughout EMEA. The company has evolved to become a software and data driven specialist in booking systems and hotel management. Aside from Sjätte AP-fonden, Hoist Group’s owners include the PE fund Accent Equity 2008 and the company’s founder, Malcolm Lindblom.

Sjätte AP-fonden is a specialist fund that is a part of the Swedish national pension system. It invests in unlisted companies, both directly and indirectly through funds, and has more than SEK 30 billion under management. Sjätte AP-fonden’s mission is to generate a long-term high return with adequate risk diversification.

“We see Sjätte AP-fonden as an ideal partner for Hoist Group that will power its continued expansion and contribute to a potential public listing. Hoist is a true industry leader and drives the digital transformation of the hospitality industry through software and related services. It will be incredibly exciting to follow the company on its journey,” said Thomas Karlsson, Partner at Livingstone.

The completion of this transaction reinforces Livingstone’s credentials in the Travel Technology space following on from transactions like the sale of Atcore to Inflexion and JacTravel’s acquisition of TotalStay Group.

“Companies like Hoist Group have an ideal position as they offer what the hospitality industry needs the most – products and services for digitalisation. Hoists’ ability to deliver turnkey solutions gives them a huge competitive advantage and makes them a leader in the industry. The segment is super interesting and at the moment made up of many small players, so we definitely see potential for consolidation here,” added Philip Golbraikh, Associate Director at Livingstone.

Livingstone was exclusive financial adviser to the owners of Hoist Group during the sales process.