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Doxa to lay off 25 Serneke employees

Sweden — The forms for Doxa's planned division of Serneke into two separate companies, one for contracting and one for property development, have now been decided, the company announces. With this, Serneke Group AB's group functions cease, which affects a total of approximately 75 employees, of which approximately 25 positions will disappear through notice of termination due to a lack of work, the company writes in a press release.

This is how Doxa will increase the value of Serneke

Sweden — CEO Victor Persson talks about why the valuation of Serneke went up over 200 million after the acquisition, the strengths of Karlatornet and how Doxa will realize maximum value in the previously listed company.

After Karlatornet – here is Serneke's next skyskraper project

Sweden — The 141 meter high building will be Lund's tallest building when the project for Torgkvarteren in Brunnshög is completed. Now the building plan, which contains approximately 55,000 square meters of buildings in two blocks, is close to getting the green light.

Serneke concentrates the business – closes local offices up North

Sweden — Serneke Sweden is implementing changes in its contracting operations which will result in the Middle and North regions ceasing to be part of the company's regional structure.

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.

Michael Berglin leaves Serneke

Sweden — After eleven years at Serneke, Michael Berglin has now left the company and his role as CEO. For Nordic Property News, he comments on the decision.

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.

Doxa calls for compulsory redemption – Serneke applies for delisting

Sweden — Doxa, which after completion of the public takeover bid holds more than 90 per cent (excluding the shares owned by the company itself), of the shares and votes in Serneke Group has called for compulsory redemption of the remaining shares in Serneke.

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.

Doxa's CEO: "A Friendly Offer after Close Dialogue"

Sweden — Doxa's CEO Victor Persson tells Nordic Property News about the work leading up to the company's billion-dollar bid for Serneke, why a takeover attracts so much and Karlatornet's part in Serneke's attractiveness.

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.

K-Fastigheter Buys Building Right from Serneke

Sweden — K-Fastigheter has acquired a building right for approximately 110 rental apartments in Ale municipality. The acquisition is made from a company within the Serneke Group and regards all the shares in the company that owns the property Ale Utby 3:113. A legally binding zoning plan is in place.

Serneke's CEO Doesn't Rule Out More Cut Backs: "Won't Hesitate..."

Sweden — During last weeks presentation of the year end results, Serneke's CEO Michael Berglin gave a passionate and decisive account of the company's situation after a challenging and turbulent 2022. He is disappointed with the result but at the same time determined to turn the trend around for the company and does not rule out that there may be more cut backs in the future. He also tells Nordic Property News that the company has outstanding claims for building rights in the major Gothenburg project Karlastaden that were sold in 2022.

Here Is the New Ownership Picture in Serneke

Sweden — With the conversion of A shares to B shares, the strength among the shareholders has changed at the top.

Conversion of All Series A Shares to Series B Shares in Serneke

Sweden — Serneke Group AB has received a request from the series A shareholders to convert all shares of series A in Serneke to series B shares, in accordance with the conversion clause in Serneke's articles of association.

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.

He Will Lead the Development of Karlastaden

Sweden — Daniel Massot becomes the new project and development director for Karlastaden.

Capman Acquires from Serneke

Sweden — CapMan Residential Fund makes its first Swedish investment through its acquisition of a forward funding project in Örebro.

Serneke Signs Agreement with Ica Fastigheter

Sweden — Serneke and Ica Fastigheter have signed a turnkey agreement for the new production of an entirely new urban block, covering slightly more than 22,000 sqm in Brunnshög in Lund. The order is valued at SEK 548 million.

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.

Serneke Sells Uppsala Project

Sweden — Serneke has sold the housing project Florist in Rosendal, Uppsala, to Lansa Fastigheter. The agreement also includes a turnkey contract to build 202 apartments that will be leased as rental apartments. The real estate transaction and the contract have a total value of MSEK 462.

Ready to Sell New Building Rights in the Hot Development Area

Sweden — Serneke open to new partnerships for the Karlastaden building rights.

The Challenges of the Construction of the Nordics’ Largest Building

Sweden — After the Covid delays and the turbulence around the Serneke founder: Here is how the company moves forward with Karlastaden.

Serneke Forms JV to Continue the Development of Karlastaden

Sweden — Serneke and Fastighets AB Balder are forming a joint company to continue their collaboration in the Karlastaden district. The company will develop three buildings in the district, comprising a total approximately 45,000 square meters GFA and approximately 450 apartments.