Majority stake acquisition and mandatory public offer

Taaleri Kapitaali acted as financial advisor to Preato Capital AB in the acquisition of majority stake in Yleiselektroniikka Oyj and subsequent mandatory public offer for all shares in Yleiselektroniikka.

Yleiselektroniikka is a Finnish electronics company established in 1969. The Company is one of Finland’s most significant component and production equipment suppliers for demanding electronics and communications applications. Yleiselektroniikka employs over 200 people, of whom approximately 50 in Finland. In addition to Finland, the Company has operations in the Baltic countries and Russia. Yleiselektroniikka has been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 1988.

Preato Capital is a privately owned investment company that commenced its operations in 2004. Preato Capital invests in majorities in established and profitable small and medium-sized companies in the Nordic region with a proven business model and good cash flow. Preato Capital has offices in both Helsinki and Stockholm.