► W5 Solutions completes the acquisition of KT-Shelter
W5 Solutions AB (publ) (“W5 Solutions” or the ”Company”) has today completed the previously announced acquisition of KT-Shelter Oy (“KT-Shelter”) (the “Acquisition”). KT‑Shelter develops and delivers mobile rapidly deployable shelters that protect helicopters, fighter aircrafts, drones, and other defence equipment in extreme conditions. Through the Acquisition, W5 Solution takes a significant step toward its financial target of achieving net sales of SEK 1 billion with an EBIT margin of 10 per cent by 2027.
W5 Solutions announced on 12 March 2026 that the Company had entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in KT-Shelter. All conditions for the transaction, including the necessary regulatory approvals, have now been fulfilled, enabling the transaction to be completed. The purchase price amounts to EUR 22.0 million on a cash‑ and debt‑free basis. In addition, two earn‑outs may be paid, which at maximum amount to EUR 4.0 million. KT-Shelter will be consolidated into W5 Solutions as from 25 May 2026. In the long term, KT-Shelter is intended to be fully integrated into the group and conducted within the framework of W5 Solutions established business area structure.
