Kvd Group

Sweden's leading trading platform for vehicles, offering expertise and security in every deal

Kvd Group creates value through two complementary business areas that together form a unique position in the Swedish vehicle market:

Digital marketplace – Kvdbil operates an open digital marketplace where all kinds of used vehicles — passenger cars, light trucks, heavy vehicles and machinery — are intermediated between sellers and buyers in a transparent, efficient, and secure way.

Physical retail with a best-in-class customer experience – Forsbergs Fritidscenter is a full-service retailer of new and used motorhomes and caravans, offering a broad range of brands across all price segments, an accessories store, and workshop services.

26,000 used vehicles and 800 motorhomes and caravans are sold and brokered each year.

  • Founded: 1991
  • Acquired: 2010 and 2021
  • Ratos ownership: 100%
  • CEO: Johan Ekener
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  • Chairman: Magnus Håkansson
  • Employees: 300
  • Geographic presence: 32 facilities across Sweden
  • Portfolio category: Non-core companies
Net sales, SEKm 1,549
Adjusted EBITA, SEKm 100
Adjusted EBITA margin 6.4%
Return on capital employed 11.0%
Ratos ownership

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