PostNord Strålfors and Edita Group abandon the transaction concerning the acquisition of Edita Prima

In June 2023, PostNord Strålfors Oy, a Nordic communications solution provider, announced the acquisition of Edita Prima Oy. At that time, it was stated that the transaction is subject to the approval of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority ("FCCA"). On 3 November 2023, FCCA informed that it deems it necessary to continue investigating the competitive impacts of the acquisition. In December 2023, FCCA told that based on its investigations so far, it is unlikely that the acquisition could be cleared unconditionally.

After careful examination of the FCCA’s views on the competitive impacts of the transaction, including those presented in its decision to continue to further proceedings, PostNord Strålfors and Edita Group have unanimously decided to abort the transaction process and continue their respective businesses as separate companies.

“We believe that PostNord Strålfors and Edita Prima are a great match and that through this acquisition we would have been able to provide great services and customer experience towards our combined customers as a modern provider for printed and digital customer communications services. The conclusion of the FCCA's analysis so far, and the accompanying measures a merger clearance would have required from the respective companies are too extensive to proceed with the transaction. We have therefore jointly decided to abort the acquisition, which is very unfortunate”, says Mika Penttilä, Managing Director, PostNord Strålfors Finland

PostNord Strålfors is a full-service player in the customer communication market delivering omnichannel services to the leading companies in the Nordics.

“PostNord Strålfors has a strong position, and we will continue with our operations as today and focus on delivering excellent service to our existing and new customers and developing our Nordic offering further – latest example is our new payment solution that has just been launched”, Mattias Norén, Head of Strategy & Business Development, PostNord Strålfors Group concludes.

Mika Penttilä, Managing Director, PostNord Strålfors Finland

Mika Penttilä,
Managing Director, PostNord Strålfors Finland

Mattias Norén, Head of Strategy & Business Development, PostNord Strålfors Group

Mattias Norén,
Head of Strategy & Business Development, PostNord Strålfors Group

For further information, please contact:
Mika Penttilä
Managing Director, PostNord Strålfors Finland
Tel: +358 405 200 130
mika.penttila@stralfors.fi


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PostNord Strålfors develops and offers communication solutions that give companies with many customers and suppliers completely new opportunities to build stronger and more personal customer relationships. Using our digital platform, we provide seamless communication, regardless of which channel the receiver prefers. PostNord Strålfors is part of the PostNord Group, the leading provider of communication and logistics services in the Nordic region.

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