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BRIEF FACTS ABOUT US 8 42
Mellby Gård is a family-owned, long-term
investor committed to preserving the entre- DISPROVED THE MYTH OF
preneurial spirit of its portfolio companies. A ‘INHERIT AND RUIN’
fundamental part of its business model is to
be the largest shareholder in each company Johan Andersson celebrates ten years as
and thus have the right opportunities to set CEO of Mellby Gård.
the strategic agenda and take overall respon-
sibility for the company’s development. 18 THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY –
A TAPESTRY WITH MANY
Mellby Gård currently operates in four THREADS
verticals: industry, consumer goods, agricul-
ture and services. From an overall portfolio The geopolitical influence is always present
perspective, it is important to strike a balance for Kappahl. They’ve learnt to deal with major
between these verticals to spread the risks. changes over the years.
There are currently no plans to invest in new
verticals, but future investments have not 54
been ruled out.
EXCALIBUR FIXED
FOUNDED IN 1986 INCOME DELIVERS
Mellby Gård was founded in 1986 when
Rune Andersson bought the Mellby Gård farm Return for 2023 amounted to around five per-
in Sösdala, in the northern Skåne region in cent. The fund’s clients should be able to sleep
southern Sweden. Initially, the farm was pure- well at night.
ly an agricultural operation, and expansion
took place over a few years within the com- ROXTEC REACHES SEK 80
pany Andersson & Bennet. In 1995 50 percent
of Älvsbyhus and 100 percent of Söderberg & 3 BILLION IN SALES
Haak were acquired, two companies that are
still part of the Group. Strong growth in North America and good
recovery in Asia were key factors.
FROM PROMISING TO LEADING
The three cornerstones of Mellby Gård’s 28 CONTINUING TO EXPLORE,
business model, the Mellby Model, are a long-
term approach, active corporate governance INTENSIFIES ITS LEARN AND GROW
and partnership. The goal of the business is SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
to transform companies from being promising FMG Circular Invest welcomed two new acqui-
to leading. Gradually developing the full A year focused on meeting new regulatory sitions to the company portfolio during the year.
potential of our holdings is fundamental. This requirements – major commitment throughout
is achieved by being an active owner, having a the Mellby Gård Group.
close dialog with the companies’ manage-
ment teams through and co-ownership that
ensures a joint agenda.

Mellby Gård’s objective – to help compa-
nies make the transition from promising to
leading – describes the direction in which
companies should develop while also con-
firming the value of all portfolio companies.

The Annual Magazine is produced by Aspekta
AB in collaboration with Mellby Gård AB.

RESPONSIBLE PUBLISHER
Johan Andersson, Mellby Gård AB

EDITOR AND PROJECT MANAGER
Susanne Canerstam, Mellby Gård AB
Amanda Nilsson, Aspekta AB

ART DIRECTOR
Peter Forsnor, Ingela Söneder
Trademark Malmö AB

PHOTOS
André de Loisted Photography
Philip Tönning, Aspekta AB
The companies’ own photos
Picture on page 2, Vincent van Gogh

PRINTING
Norra Skåne Offset AB

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