Accent Equity divests Malte Månson to Citira
- Accent Equity and minority shareholders have signed an agreement to divest Malte Månson to Citira
- During Accent Equity’s ownership, Malte Månson has more than doubled its revenue, grown EBITDA by more than 2.5x and expanded its workshop network from 17 to 28 locations
- Through the acquisition of Malte Månson, Citira creates a unique full-service offering for commercial vehicle fleets, combining tire management and vehicle maintenance expertise
The investment fund Accent Equity VI and minority shareholders have signed an agreement to divest Malte Månson to Citira, a European tire management provider.
Accent Equity became the majority owner of Malte Månson in 2023 and has since then supported the company’s development into a stronger, broader and more scalable group. During Accent Equity’s ownership, Malte Månson has continued to develop its service offering, strengthened its organisation and operational platform, and expanded its position in the Swedish market.
“We are very proud of the development of Malte Månson during our ownership. The group has delivered strong profitable growth, increasing revenue from approximately SEK 350 million to SEK 800 million while growing EBITDA by more than 2.5x. The workshop network has expanded from 17 to 28 locations, and the company has broadened its offering beyond heavy trucks to include buses and light commercial vehicles. We believe Citira is a strong new owner with clear industrial logic and the capabilities to support Malte Månson in its next phase,” says Mikael Strand, Associate Partner at Accent Equity and Chairman of the Board of Malte Månson.
“The past three years have been a highly transformative period for Malte Månson. Together with our employees, management team and Board, we have significantly strengthened our market position, expanded our service offering and built a scalable platform for future growth. Looking ahead, we are excited to join forces with Citira. With a clear industrial vision and a strong strategic fit, Citira is the ideal partner to support Malte Månson’s continued growth and international expansion”, says Staffan Lindewald, CEO of Malte Månson Group.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
For more information, please contact:
Mikael Strand, Associate Partner at Accent Equity, +46 70 542 50 01, mikael.strand@accentequity.se
Staffan Lindewald, CEO Malte Månson Group, +46 70 829 91 21, staffan.lindewald@maltemanson.com
About Accent Equity:
Founded in 1994, Accent Equity is a pioneering buyout firm in the Nordic region, with a track record of over 90 platform investments and more than 200 add-on acquisitions. While Accent Equity maintains a broad investment mandate, its primary focus is on buyout transactions involving unlisted Nordic growth companies within the small cap segment. Currently, Accent Equity’s portfolio consists of 20 companies.
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About Malte Månson:
Malte Månson is the largest independent service and repair provider for commercial vehicles in Sweden. The company’s history dates back to 1918 and it currently operates 28 workshops across the country with c. 300 employees. In 2025 the company generated sales of c. SEK 800 million.
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