ABG Sundal Collier acquires FIH Partners to fortify its position as the leading independent Nordic investment bank

ABG Sundal Collier ASA (“ABGSC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of FIH Partners, Denmark’s leading independent M&A and strategic financial advisory firm. The transaction fortifies ABGSC’s position as the leading independent Nordic investment bank, bringing together complementary strengths across sectors, client relationships, and products. The acquisition aligns fully with ABGSC’s strategy to drive growth and expand market share across geographies and is expected to be accretive to earnings from 2026, supporting ABGSC’s clear financial ambition to increase revenues and improve margins.

As part of the transaction, ABGSC’s existing Danish operations will be combined with FIH Partners, creating the most experienced investment banking team in Denmark. Operating under the ABGSC brand from FIH Partners’ current headquarters in Copenhagen, the team will be well positioned to deliver best-in-class services across strategic financial advisory, M&A, ECM, and DCM. Key partners from both teams will remain committed, actively involved and aligned through long-term incentives, delivering the client value both organisations are reputed for. The combined Danish investment banking team will be co-headed by Thomas Lindquist, Jørgen Overholt Hansen and Peter Brandenborg.

“From day one, we have had strong ambitions for our investment banking presence in Denmark, which we have successfully expanded over time. By joining forces with FIH Partners, a market leader in M&A and strategic financial advisory, we are taking the next step in strengthening our commitment,” says Jonas Ström, CEO of ABGSC. “FIH Partners’ highly respected team, deep client relationships, complementary sector expertise, and cultural fit make them an excellent match for ABGSC. Together we will create a powerful platform for continued growth and further strengthen our position as the leading independent Nordic investment bank.”
“The FIH Partners team is very enthusiastic about combining our forces in Denmark. It is a strong strategic and cultural fit,” says Jørgen Overholt Hansen, Managing Partner in FIH Partners. “We have built our reputation on long-term trust from blue-chip clients, who appreciate our advice founded in our ability to attract the brightest minds in investment banking. Together, we create a market-leading combined offering, positioning us well to deliver value to our clients, partners, and employees. Personally, I look forward to continuing client engagements with my existing partners as well as with new partners and colleagues in the combined team.
The upfront purchase price is DKK 50 million, payable in a combination of cash and shares. In addition, the parties have agreed to a four-year performance payment period, which subject to the profitability of the combined investment banking operations in Denmark might increase the purchase price by up to DKK 150 million.

The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2026.