DLA Piper advises Apave Group on acquisition of Trainor Group

Apave Group, a France-based international group with more than 150 years of experience in the management of technical, environmental, human, and digital risks, has successfully acquired a majority stake in Trainor Group AS.

Trainor was a portfolio company of EV Private Equity's EV ETF I (Energy Transition Fund), and is widely recognized for its cutting-edge digital training techniques operating in both Norway and Sweden.

This acquisition is in line with Apave Group's ambitious 2025 strategic plan. This plan aims to propel the group's growth, both in France and internationally, with a particular emphasis on strategic business areas, including training. The addition of Trainor to Apave Group's portfolio will catalyze the transformation of their professional training offerings and solidify their presence in Northern Europe.

DLA Piper advised Apave Group in all aspects of the acquisition and the M&A team was led by partner, Kaare Oftedal (Oslo), and included partners, Fredrik Klebo-Espe (Oslo) and Mats Jansson (Stockholm), senior associates, Trym Heiskel Bjørndal (Oslo) and Ebba Mohn (Stockholm), as well as associate, Anja Hegerberg (Oslo).

Find Apave Group's press release here.