Danske Bank A/S Mergers and Acquisitions


Danske Bank A/S

Holmens Kanal 2-12
1092 Kobenhavn
Denmark
Tel:45/33/440000
URL: http://www.danskebank.dk
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
DANSKE - Ordinary Shares - Copenhagen (Nasadaq OMX Group)
Other Symbol & Exchange:
DNSKY - ADR - Pink Sheets
Industry:
Banking
Danske Bank A/S Company Snapshot

Danske Bank A/S Deal Timeline


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Danske Bank A/S M&A History


Danske Bank A/S acquires Addici Holding AB from Argan Capital Advisors LLP (pending) Danske Bank A/S acquires  Addici Holding AB from Argan Capital Advisors LLP (pending)Jun 26, 2009

SWEDEN - Danske Bank A/S of Denmark agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Addici Holding AB, a Bromma- based provider of management consulting services, from Argan Capital Advisors LLP. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.

Danske Bank A/S is rumored to be seeking a buyer for Danske Bank A/S-Swedish Danske Bank A/S is rumored to be seeking a buyer for Danske Bank A/S-SwedishMay 04, 2009

SWEDEN - In May ####, Copenhagen-based Danske Bank A/S was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its Swedish banking operation.

Danske Invest Management A/S acquires a minority stake in Arkil Holding A/S Danske Invest Management A/S acquires a minority stake in Arkil Holding A/SApr 06, 2009

DENMARK ? Danske Invest Management A/S, a unit of Danske Bank A/S, raised its stake to ##% from #%, by acquiring a #% stake, or ##.# mil ordinary shares in Arkil Holding A/S, a Copenhagen- based provider

Denmark acquires a minority stake in Danske Bank A/S (pending) Denmark acquires a minority stake in Danske Bank A/S (pending)Mar 31, 2009

DENMARK - The Danish government agreed to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in Copenhagen-based Danske Bank A/S, for DKK ## bil (USD #.### bil), via capital increase.

Sampo Bank PLC acquires a minority stake in Cencorp Oyj (pending) Sampo Bank PLC acquires a minority stake in Cencorp Oyj (pending)Nov 28, 2008

FINLAND - Sampo Bank PLC, a unit of Danske Bank A/S, planned to acquire a ##.##% stake, or ##.### mil ordinary shares in Cencorp Oyj, a Lohja-based manufacturer and wholesaler of automation equipment, in a privately negotiated transaction.

Danske Bank A/S acquires DIA Danske Bank A/S acquires DIAMay 10, 2008

DENMARK - Danske Bank A/S acquired a ##.##% interest in Danske Invest Administration A/S {DIA}, a provider of investment management services, for ##.# mil Danish kroner ($##.# mil US). The transaction was subject to regulatory approvals.

Sampo Bank PLC acquires remaining interest in Arvo Omaisuudenhoito Oy Sampo Bank PLC acquires remaining interest in Arvo Omaisuudenhoito OyMar 13, 2008

FINLAND - Sampo Bank Oyj, a wholly-owned unit of Danske Bank acquired the remaining ##% stake, which it did not already own in Arvo Omaisuudenhoito Oy, a Helsinki-based provider of asset management services. Terms were not disclosed.

Sparebanken Vest acquires Fokus Bank AS-Sogn Og Fjordane from Danske Bank A/S Sparebanken Vest acquires Fokus Bank AS-Sogn Og Fjordane from Danske Bank A/SApr 30, 2007

NORWAY - Sparebanken Vest acquired the sogn og fjordane activities of Fokus Banks A/S, a Trondheim-based bank.

Danske Bank A/S acquires Sampo Bank PLC from Sampo Oyj Danske Bank A/S acquires Sampo Bank PLC from Sampo OyjFeb 01, 2007

FINLAND - Danske Bank A/S of Denmark acquired the entire share capital of Helsinki-based Sampo Bank Oyj, from Sampo Oyj, for #.## bil euros (##.### bil Danish kroner/$#.### bil US) in cash. The transaction was

VP Securities Services AS acquires Danske Bank-Reg Acitivities from Danske Bank A/S VP Securities Services AS acquires Danske Bank-Reg Acitivities from Danske Bank A/SMar 28, 2006

DENMARK - Vaerdipapircentralen A/S acquired the Danish Shareholder Register Activities business of Danske Bank, a Copenhagen based provider of banking services. Terms were not disclosed.

Cofinoga SA acquires Handelsfinans A/S from Danske Bank A/S Cofinoga SA acquires Handelsfinans A/S from Danske Bank A/SOct 31, 2005

DENMARK - Cofinoga SA of France, a unit of Galeries Lafayette SA's Lafayette Services subsidiary, acquired Handelsfinans A/S, a Taastrup-based provider of consumer loans services, from Danske Bank A/S.

Fokus Bank A/S acquires Fondfinans Aktiv Forvaltning from Fondsfinans Kapitalforvaltning Fokus Bank A/S acquires Fondfinans Aktiv Forvaltning from Fondsfinans KapitalforvaltningSep 30, 2005

NORWAY - Fokus Bank AS, a unit of Danske Bank AS, acquired Fondsfinans Aktiv Forvaltning ASA, an Oslo-based provider of fund managing services, from Fondsfinans Kapitalforvaltning AS. Terms were not disclosed.

Danske Bank A/S acquires Skandia Maklarna AB Danske Bank A/S acquires Skandia Maklarna ABSep 28, 2005

SWEDEN - Danske Bank A/S of Denmark, acquired Skandia Maklarna AB, a Lidingo-based real estate agency. Terms were not disclosed.

Fokus Bank A/S acquires Krogsveen AS Fokus Bank A/S acquires Krogsveen ASMay 11, 2005

NORWAY - Fokus Bank A/S, a unit of Danske Bank A/S, acquired Krogsveen AS(KR), a Postboks-based real estate agency, from the KR's employees, management, and Mr. Gunnar Krogsveen, who owned a ##% stake. Terms were not disclosed.

Danske Bank A/S acquires National Irish Bank Ltd from National Australia Bank Ltd Danske Bank A/S acquires National Irish Bank Ltd from National Australia Bank LtdMar 01, 2005

IRELAND - Danske Bank A/S (DB) of Denmark acquired Dublin-based National Irish Ltd (NI), from National Australia Bank Ltd (NA). Concurrently, D acquired Northern Bank Ltd, from NA. The two transactions had a combined value of #.### mil

Danske Bank A/S acquires Northern Bank Ltd from National Australia Bank Ltd Danske Bank A/S acquires Northern Bank Ltd from National Australia Bank LtdMar 01, 2005

UK - Danske Bank A/S (DB) of Denmark acquired Belfast-based Northern Bank Ltd (NB), from National Australia Bank Ltd (NA). Concurrently, DB acquired National Irish Bank Ltd, from NA. The two transactions had a combined value of ### mil

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC acquires Danske Bank AS-UK Corporate from Danske Bank A/S (pending) Lloyds TSB Bank PLC acquires Danske Bank AS-UK Corporate from Danske Bank A/S (pending)Dec 23, 2004

UK - Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, a unit of Lloyds TSB Group PLC, agreed to acquire the UK Corporate Loan Portfolio business of Danske Bank A/S, a Copenhagen-based bank

Deutsche Bank AG acquires Danske Bk-Leverage Portfolio from Danske Bank A/S Deutsche Bank AG acquires Danske Bk-Leverage Portfolio from Danske Bank A/SDec 03, 2004

DENMARK - Deutsche Bank AG of Germany acquired the leveraged portfolio of Copenhagen-based Danske Bank A/S, via an auction.The ###-mil-euros portfolio contained ## leveraged names.

Gjensidige NOR Forsikring AS acquires Vital Forsikring-Group Life from DnB NOR Bank ASA (pending) Gjensidige NOR Forsikring AS acquires Vital Forsikring-Group Life from DnB NOR Bank ASA (pending)Dec 01, 2004

NORWAY - Gjensidige NOR Forsikring AS, a unit of Danske Bank A/S's Danka Pension subsidiary, agreed to acquire the group life & non-life operations of Vital Forsikring A/S, an insurance company and a unit of of DnB NOR ASA.

Stora Enso Oyj acquires Scanforest AS from Danske Bank A/S Stora Enso Oyj acquires Scanforest AS from Danske Bank A/SOct 26, 2004

ESTONIA - Stora Enso Oyj of Finland acquired Scanforest AS, a manufacturer and distributor of wood products, from Sampo Bank Oyj, a unit of Danske Bank A/S.

Danske Bank A/S M&A Summary


Danske Bank A/S has made 22 acquisitions while taking stakes in 17 companies. Danske Bank A/S has 19 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009010
2008110
2007101
2006001
2005501
2004102
2003000
2002010
2001120
2000213
1999312
1998120
1997011
1996100
1995122
1994010
1993102
1992020
1991001
1990201
1989110
1988001
1987000
1986100
1985011
Total221719

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