China has recently sailed up to become a top destination globally for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). But how are Swedish MNCs handling M&As in China and what differentiates that market contra other markets? How are the targets localized and what advantages are there in pursuing M&A versus organic growth? What are the most common pitfalls and difficulties faced in the market, and what attracts a Chinese mid-market company to sell to a Swedish corporate? How does the IPO vs M&A trend look like in the Chinese market currently, and are publicly listed Chinese companies open for sale to foreign MNCs? 

Markus Dahlström is Partner at Nordic Match, with a MSc in Finance and previous studies in Stockholm as well as in the US. He has broad experience from the financial industry with a passion for China and building long term relationships. Previously in his career he worked at SEB, and spent five years in Asia in various managerial roles for SEB with responsibility for the Asian region. Markus has worked with cross-border investments between China and the Nordics since 2013. Markus is also Member of the Board of Directors of Sweden-China Trade Council since 2021.

Tony Wang is Partner and responsible for Nordic Match’s Shanghai office. He has extensive experience and knowledge regarding the cross-border M&A market in China, providing insight and driving negotiations for Nordic MNCs. In addition, he is the Vice-Chairman at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and Treasurer at the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China. Tony has previously worked at SEB, a leading investment bank in the Nordics as well as for Carnegie. Tony holds MSc. Finance from Stockholm University, and has done graduate studies at Harvard and Peking University. Tony grew up in Sweden but has lived in Shanghai since 2013.

Simon Forsgren is an Analyst at Nordic Match based in Shanghai, and is working on various cross-border deals and projects between Europe and Asia. He has a BSc from Lund University and has a background from working at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and at the Swedish fund management company Tellus Fonder. 

Nordic Match is a financial advisory boutique based in Shanghai, China with a main focus on Sino-Nordic transactions. Our core mission is to promote Sino-Nordic trade and investments where we are the advisor to several of the Nordic MNCs for inbound M&As to China. We have a deep understanding of the market and local needs, where we offer full commitment to our clients ranging from idea generation to post transaction services.

Where? Webinar – link will be sent out to registered participants one day ahead of the event.

When? Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 – 11:15 CEST

Cost: SCTC Members free of charge. Non-members SEK200 plus VAT. Please register below not later than May 13, 2025. Not a member yet – become a member here!

The webinar will be held in English.

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