Portfolio Note: Serneke Sverige AB files for bankruptcy at the Gothenburg District Court following drastic financial deterioration between signing and closing of the transaction

Munich, January 8, 2025 – Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650) announces that its portfolio company Serneke Sverige AB files for bankruptcy at the Gothenburg District Court following drastic financial deterioration during the second half of 2024 compared to when the company was agreed to be acquired in July 2024.

Following the acquisition of Serneke Sverige AB from Serneke Group AB (publ), Mutares’ clear plan was to turn around the business and build on its position as a leading general contractor offering its services throughout Sweden given the challenging market situation in the Swedish construction and real estate industry. However, at the closing of the transaction at the end of November 2024, Serneke Sverige AB’s financial situation had deteriorated significantly. This was primarily due to a substantial loss of receivables and significantly damaged relationships to main customers and main suppliers resulting in negative spillover effects across the business, including a downgraded credit rating.

Since the closing of the transaction, Mutares has worked intensively with the Management Team of Serneke Sverige AB to find a solution to the financial problems.

The bankruptcy filing was a well-considered decision that has been made in the best interests of the shareholders and investors. The developments at Serneke Sverige AB have no significant impact on Mutares’ business operations or its other portfolio companies.