Welcome to Investor - Investor AB

Building best-in-class companies

Founded by the Wallenberg family a hundred years ago, Investor is the leading owner of high quality Nordic-based international companies. Through board participation, our industrial experience, network and financial strength, we strive to make our companies best-in-class.
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Our objective

Our objective is to build the net asset value, operate efficiently and pay out a steadily rising dividend. Over time, this should allow us to generate an attractive total return to our shareholders.
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Our guiding principles

We have a long-term perspective for all investments. We always act in the best interest of our portfolio companies by fully supporting them in their efforts to create sustainable value.
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Business concept

We own significant interests in high-quality companies. Through the Boards we work for continuous improvements in the companies. Our cash flow allows us to support strategic initiatives in our companies, capture investment opportunities and provide our shareholders with a dividend.
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Flexibility to act

We have a strong financial position and thus high flexibility. We have long duration on our debt, limited near term refinancing needs, and readily available cash resources.
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The Boards of our companies

The Boards are at the center of our governance model and should always act in the best interest of the company and all shareholders. It is critical to have Boards with relevant expertise, integrity, business judgement and passion for business.
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Investor’s Q1 Report 2013

Net asset value amounted to SEK 191.0 bn. (SEK 251 per share) on March 31, 2013, an increase by SEK 16.3 bn., (SEK 21 per share) during the quarter. With Gambro valued at the transaction value, net asset value would have amounted to SEK 195.1 bn. (SEK 256 per share). An agreement was signed to acquire Permobil, a global leader in advanced powered wheelchairs, for an enterprise value of SEK 5.1 bn. Investor will inject SEK 3.7 bn. in equity. The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter. On April 15, Investor’s Annual General Meeting decided to pay SEK 7.00 in dividend per share. In total, SEK 5.3 bn. is distributed on April 23.

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Our Investments

Core Investments
Listed holdings where we are lead owner and operating subsidiaries. Long ownerhip horizon and value creation from dividends, value appreciation and cash flow.
Financial Investments
Investments in EQT funds, IGC and unlisted partner-owned companies. Financial Investments should generate dividends and net exit proceeds.