Selected Transactions

Financial Advisor to Dolphin Invest
Acquisition of shares - Undisclosed amount
Manager share issue
Share issue NOK 250 millServices
We offer M&A process preparation, analysis, project management and senior advisory. Our independence enables us to operate at the core of any process resulting in impartial and objective advice to our clients. We have a strong record of successfully executing buy side and sell side transaction advisory assignments .
Our services include end-to-end capital raising for clients, including process preparation, project management, senior advisory and transaction execution. We have a strong history of value creating long term relationships with investors and companies and have an extensive network towards private equity firms, fund managers, institutions and private investors.
We offer analysis and process support in recapitalisations, financing renegotiations and other financing decisions. Guardian advises corporations and institutions on a wide range of capital structure, restructuring and financing situations. We bring extensive experience negotiating with banks and structuring tailored solutions for our clients.
Guardian combines the experience of its professionals in advising either buyers or sellers with the aim to identify and realize potential in the business before a transaction is initiated. We believe that a well prepared transaction process is critical in maximizing value for our clients.
We offer to perform a detailed review of the past, present and future financial performance of a business – either giving a second opinion or as a co-developer with the client. Our professional’s diverse background ensures a realistic and insightful review of the business in question.
We perform valuation services for private and public companies, both as a key workstream in a transaction processes, as input to investment portfolio surveillance or as an individual report to the client. Our valuation services combines experience with reliable models and information providers.
Team

Petter Bårreng
Managing Partner
Involved in investment banking and equity research since the early 1990s. Founding partner of Guardian Corporate in 2007.

Allan Glomlien
Director
Extensive experience with sales processes, M&A and IPO's from Arthur Andersen and E&Y. Joined Guardian Corporate in 2010.

Lars Kristian Gundersen
Partner
Extensive experience from equity sales in both London and Oslo. Founding partner of Guardian Corporate in 2007.

René Bostrøm
Director
Worked with M&A, strategy and business development in Orkla over many years. Joined Guardian Corporate in 2009.

John Høsteland
Associated Advisor
Senior associated advisor since 2010 with extensive experience from CEO and board positions across various industries.

Rollef Krabberød
Advisor
Experience from DnB working with corporate finance, primarily mergers and acquisitions. Joined Guardian Corporate in 2007.
References
Guardian has a wide array of industry knowledge and experience, represented by the below credentials spanning industries such as Retail and Consumer, Media, Real Estate, Business Services and Industrials.

Financial Advisor to Dolphin Invest
Acquisition of shares - Undisclosed amount
Financial advisor to
LIVING in Merger
Undisclosed amount

Manager share issue
Share issue NOK 250 mill
Strategic Advisor
Advisory Services to The Board of Directors
Financial Advisor to Buyer
Undisclosed Amount
Co-Manager Share Issue
Undisclosed amount
Strategic And Financial Advisor
General Advisory Services
Joint Financial Advisor to Seller
XXL sold to EQT - Undisclosed amount
Financial Advisor
Share issue and sale of shares - NOK 140 mill
Financial Advisor
Share issue and sale of shares
Joint Financial Advisor To Buyer
Undisclosed amount
Joint Financial Advisor
Public to Private - NOK 120 mill
Financial Advisor to Institusjonen Fritt Ord
Sale of shares in A-Pressen of NOK 250 mill
FInancial Advisor
M&A Advisory ServicesAbout What sets us apart
Guardian Corporate is an independent financial advisory group focused on what we understand and can do well. In contrast to many of our competitors, we are not part of a larger financial institution that serves many competing interests. We have no research, trading, lending or related activities. Instead we remain dedicated to providing conflict-free and client-focused advice. Our defining characteristic is independence of thought and a team of high-quality experienced people focusing on creating value for our clients





