Graphium

Status

Realised

Country

Sweden

Strategy

Mid Cap

Sector

Business Services

Entry

Oct-90

Exit

Dec-93

Fund

IK 1989

Leading specialist printing service

At the time of exit, Graphium was one of Sweden’s leading specialty printing companies, focusing on payment cards, security printing and government documents.

The IK 1989 Fund acquired Graphium from Esselte group in October 1990, before the company was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in December 1993.

Our Value Creation Strategy

During our ownership, we worked alongside the management team to:

  • Pursue rapid expansion through add-on acquisitions.