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EY advises Hartwall Capital in its investment in Secto Automotive

Hartwall Capital, a Finnish family-owned investment company, has announced the investment in Secto Automotive, a Finnish B2B vehicle leasing company.

Hartwall Capital’s investment to support Secto Automotive’s continued growth is made in partnership with Secto’s Founder Matias Henkola, who continues as a significant shareholder of Secto.

 

Since its founding in 2007, Secto has grown to become a market leading B2B car leasing company in Finland and currently manages a fleet of over 10,000 vehicles. The company challenges traditional car ownership models and creates new solutions based on customer needs. Principles of sustainable development and the transition away from fossil fuels guide Secto’s business operations.

 

The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals by the competition authorities.

 

EY supported Hartwall Capital in the transaction with an integrated cross-border team comprising SaT professionals from Finland, Sweden and the UK. EY Corporate Finance acted as Hartwall Capital’s M&A advisor, EY also provided financial due diligence, leasing portfolio analyses, tax due diligence and tax structuring services.

 

More information can be found on Hartwall Capital’s and Secto Automotive’s press releases:

 

Hartwall Capital to invest in leading Finnish B2B car leasing operator Secto Automotive - Hartwall Capital

 

Secto Automotiven pääomistajaksi Hartwall Capital, yhtiön vaihtoautoliiketoiminta siirtyy Kamuxille | Secto Automotive

 

Below is a selection of recent transactions supported by EY, and you can also find a more extensive list on our Strategy and Transactions page.

 

Contact details for more information:

  • Ollipekka Kotkajuuri - Associate Partner, Corporate Finance, +358 50 464 2599
  • Jaakko Somersalmi - Partner, Transaction Diligence, +358 40 701 5686
  • Kalle Koskinen - Partner, ITTS, +358 40 713 3703

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    Summary

    EY Corporate Finance advises Hartwall Capital in its investment in Secto Automotive with a cross-border team from Finland, Sweden and the UK.


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