Blommenholm Industrier AS
Overview
Blommenholm Industrier AS (BI) is a holding company owned by the Tinius Trust, primarily responsible for ensuring the prudent development of Schibsted. The Board of Directors of BI oversees the sound financial management of the company’s assets, including capital allocation, risk management, and ensuring adequate liquidity and financing for Schibsted within the framework set by the Tinius Trust. BI is open to acquisitions within the media sector, limited to its liquid assets without the sale of shares in Vend, and is prepared to act as an anchor investor in Vend to support Schibsted's verticalization strategy. BI aims to be a competent and proactive owner of classified advertising operations, with a Board possessing expertise in business financing, management of interest rates and shares, and knowledge of classified advertising or related businesses. The company's activities are overseen by a board of five individuals, with Trond Berger serving as Executive Chairman. According to the articles of association of Vend, BI has the right to appoint one member to the group board of the company. Karl-Christian Agerup represents BI and has been elected Chairman of the Board of Vend. As the largest shareholder, BI also participates in the nomination committee for Vend, with Trond Berger appointed as the chair of this committee. In March 2025, Blommenholm Industrier AS sold 9,400,000 B-shares in Schibsted ASA, a transaction that was disclosed in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This sale reflects BI's active role in managing its investments to support Schibsted's strategic objectives. The company's financial performance in 2024 included a pre-tax profit of NOK 6,592,286, with total assets amounting to NOK 10,015,301.
Investment Focus
- Long-term commitment
- Active involvement in portfolio companies
- Alignment with Schibsted's strategic objectives
- Focus on media and related sectors
- Support for vertical integration strategies
- Expertise in classified advertising operations
- Financial stability and liquidity
- Adherence to governance and risk management frameworks
- Commitment to quality and credibility in media operations
- Support for freedom of expression, democracy, and human rights
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Blommenholm Industrier AS invest in?
Blommenholm Industrier AS invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Oslo, Norway. Blommenholm Industrier AS is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Blommenholm Industrier AS invest at?
Blommenholm Industrier AS backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Blommenholm Industrier AS invest in?
Blommenholm Industrier AS invests across Sweden and Norway.
What companies has Blommenholm Industrier AS invested in?
Blommenholm Industrier AS's portfolio includes Vend Marketplaces ASA and Schibsted Media AS.
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