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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 14 April 2026•Updated 15 April 2026•
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Freudenberg Secures 94.47% of Nilfisk in Successful €508 Million Takeover

Key Facts

1Freudenberg announced the final result of its takeover offer with an acceptance rate of 94.47% of Nilfisk shares.
2The cash offer price was DKK 140 per share, valuing the company at approximately DKK 3.80bn (EUR 508m).
3All regulatory approvals and minimum acceptance conditions have been met, and the company intends to complete the offer.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions has confirmed the final settlement date for its acquisition of Nilfisk Holding A/S as April 15, 2026, after securing 94.47% of shares. Following the breach of the 90% threshold, the company initiated a compulsory redemption of minority shares under sections 70-72 of the Danish Companies Act and commenced delisting from Nasdaq Copenhagen. Karin Overbeck, CEO of FHCS, stated that the integration aims to build on complementary strengths across manual and automated cleaning systems. The group views the professional cleaning market as a resilient sector characterized by growing demand for innovative digital solutions. The transaction, valued at approximately EUR 508 million (DKK 140 per share), allows for full operational consolidation. An extraordinary general meeting will be convened to restructure Nilfisk's board and align its articles of association with the new ownership structure.