Advania is a leading Nordic IT corporation that dates back to 1939, operating in 27 locations in Sweden, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark.
The company focuses on helping its customers to improve performance with innovative use of the best available IT platforms and services.
The company is currently expanding in the Nordics and has made several acquisitions in recent years. The acquisition of Kompetera was a part of the company’s strategy to become a Pan-Nordic IT services company.
Advania provides a wide range of IT and eBusiness services, platforms and software development, cloud systems and support services. Focused on the innovative and strategic use of technology, it enables multinational enterprises, governments, and businesses of all sizes to simplify their ITinfrastructure, enhance functionality and reduce costs.
Kompetera A/S is a Danish IT company, founded in 2004. Kompetera A/S provides stable IT operations through Infrastructure and Integration and Managed Services. The company is working both strategically and operational, helping their clients with specific requirements as well as complete solutions. The offering is divided into three areas: products, services and solutions.
Bryan, Garnier & Co acted as Advisor to Advania, working together with Advania’s management on the acquisition of Danish IT company Kompetera A/S.
Advania chose Bryan, Garnier & Co as advisor on this transaction due to its long-standing client relationship with the company and its strong connections with the Bryan, Garnier & Co team in the Nordics. Bryan, Garnier & Co has advised Advania on multiple bolt-on transactions in Finland, Norway and Denmark.
The Kompetera acquisition is a landmark transaction for Advania in Denmark, and will enable it to become a true Nordic player in the IT industry.
This marks another transaction in the IT services industry for Bryan, Garnier & Co, following the acquisitions of Accountor ICT Oy, Itello AS, Vintor Oy and Caperio Holding AB by Advania.