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Milestone reached for Karlatornet – long interview with Ola Serneke and Erik Selin

Sweden — The time has come for the first people to move into Karlatornet, the Gothenburg skyskraper that is the tallest building in the Nordics. For some, the wait has been long – especially for Ola Serneke. Nordic Property News was present when a tour of the entrance and the viewing apartment on the 25th floor was given. Balder's CEO Erik Selin was also in the apartment, who, like Ola Serneke, gave his view on the situation going forward.

K-Fastigheter acquires building right from Serneke

Sweden — K-Fastigheter has acquired yet another building right in Gothenburg. The building right is for approximately 124 rental apartments. The acquisition is made from a company within the Serneke Group.

Ola Serneke after the takeover: "There has been plenty of questions about Doxa"

Sweden — This Monday, the bid was completed which has now meant that Doxa has taken over more than 90 percent of Serneke Group. Ola Serneke, founder and previous CEO, says to Nordic Property News that it will be fun to enter a new and larger context.

Ola Serneke: "We Were a Company That Never Gave Up"

Sweden — Yesterday it became clear that Doxa has submitted a takeover offer for Serneke Group. Ola Serneke, founder of Serneke, says to Nordic Property News that he is positive to the offer that means that company can get a broad and stable owner base. Now Jan C Johansson, Serneke group's chairman, also comments on the potential takeover "We didn't contact Doxa".

Doxa Makes Public Offer for Serneke

Sweden — Doxa has made an offer for all the series B shares in Serneke. The board of directors of Serneke unanimously recommends the shareholders of Serneke to accept the public offer made by Doxa.

Karlatornet Is Now the Tallest Building in Scandinavia

Sweden — After reaching 193 meters, Balder and Serneke's Karlatornet in Gothenburg, which is still under construction, is now the tallest building in Scandinavia.

Balder and Serneke Construct the Aries Block in Karlastaden

Sweden — Fastighets AB Balder and Serneke are establishing another joint venture development company to continue the collaboration in Karlastaden, Gothenburg. This time, the joint venture companies will develop the Aries block in Karlastaden involving approximately 190 apartments.

Ola Serneke Steps Down as President and CEO of Serneke Group

Sweden — Following discussions with the Board of Directors of Serneke Group, Ola Serneke has decided to step down from the role of President and CEO of Serneke Group. He will also be leaving his position as a member of the company's Board of Directors. In his role as President of Serneke Invest, Ola Serneke will retain responsibility for the company's major urban development projects.

Ola Serneke on the Karlatornet Deal: ”A Day of Joy for Us”

Sweden — Ola Serneke, CEO of Serneke, on the importance of Balder’s entrance on the construction of the Nordics’ largest tower, Karlatornet, where they are right now in the construction process, and what the future might hold.

Balder Acquires 50 Percent of Karlatornet

Sweden — Balder is acquiring 50 per cent of the shares in Karlatornet AB, becomes a shareholder in Serneke Group and has agreed on the acquisition of almost 1,400 rental apartments and just over 12,000 sqm of commercial premises.

CEO Says Serneke Has a Buyer for Karlatornet

Sweden — Trading in Serneke's share was stopped on Wednesday afternoon, this after CEO Ola Serneke said at a webcast student seminar that a partner was ready in Karlatornet.

Ola Serneke: “We Evaluate All Possibilities”

Sweden — International expansion plans and questions about the upcoming (?) sale of Karlatornet – which will be the Nordics’ tallest building. Ola Serneke, CEO of Serneke Group, on the current status of the groundbreaking project.

Serneke's Sale of Karlatornet Is Being Postponed

Sweden — Completion of Serneke's sale of Karlatornet to Oaktree Capital Management, which was due to happen within days, is being postponed. The reason is the uncertain situation in the global financial market caused by the corona pandemic. Consequently, Serneke will minimalize all activities in the construction of the tallest house in the Nordic region.

Serneke to Divest a Majority Stake of Karlatornet to a Global Investor

Sweden — Serneke has reached an agreement-in-principle with Oaktree Capital Management to divest 80 percent of Karlatornet, situated on the Karlastaden estate in the Lindholmen area of Gothenburg. Serneke will remain as a shareholder in Karlatornet and continue to act as main contractor for the construction of the tallest building in the Nordic region.

Serneke about to Sell Karlatornet to International Investor

Sweden — Serneke is about to sell Karlatornet, Sweden's tallest building when completed, to an international player.

How the Construction Giant will Bounce Back

Sweden — The Swedish construction giant Serneke has conquered a lot of land lately and will build the highest tower in the Nordic region, but showed poor results in the Q1 report. The founder and CEO Ola Serneke tells Nordic Property News why it looks the way it does, why investors do not have to worry and gives the latest update on the Karlatornet.

Serneke Strikes Back: "They Must Be Erected as well..."

Sweden — In the battle of the tallest buildings in the Nordic region – Ola Serneke speaks about not being number one, the status of Karlatornet and how they look forward after a turbulent 2018. "You always learn from negative experiences."

Serneke Intends to List on Nasdaq Stockholm

Sweden — Serneke Group has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering and list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.