Nordhaven advised Kistefos-backed 1881 Group on the acquisition of Hjemmesidehuset

7 dec 2022

1881 Group provides efficient and user-friendly digital services within information, visibility, websites and marketing in the Norwegian market. The 1881 group company Idium, a leading provider of web sites to businesses has now strengthened its position in Norway through the acquisition of Hjemmesidehuset AS.

The most important job of the companies in the 1881 Group is to provide information and assistance to people and companies in Norway. Hjemmesidehuset is a very well run company with brilliant employees, which fits perfectly with what we already do. This transaction will broaden and strengthen the offer to our customers, and substantiate our position as the largest supplier of websites to companies, now with more than 5,000 websites - Asgeir Ohr, CEO 1881 Group

Hjemmesidehuset has through its own developed software specialized on delivering modern and innovative websites to the SME market in Norway. Currently the company has 18 employees and supplies more than 2,500 websites.

We have had strong growth in recent years. Having 1881 Group on the team increases our strength and provides many new possibilities. Now we become part of a larger, digital and highly innovative environment. We look forward to further develop our business together. - Michael Vike, CEO Hjemmesidehuset

About 1881 Group:
1881 Group AS consist of Digitale Medier 1881 AS, Opplysningen 1881 AS, Idium 1881 AS, Tjenestetorget AS, Tjenestetorget Finans AS, Tjenestetorvet DK, Anbudstorget AS and now Hjemmesidehuset AS. The group mainly operates in Norway in addition to Denmark. 1881 Group AS generated revenue of NOKm ~400, with an EBIT of NOKm ~100 in 2021. The total user base on the groups digital platforms amounts to 1.8 million, per week. 

1881 Group is owned by Kistefos AS.

About Hjemmesidehuset:
Hjemmesidehuset AS is a specialized provider of websites to SME's in Norway. The company has supplied websites to more than 2,500 companies, which makes them a substantial player within their niche. Hjemmesidehuset forecasts revenue of NOKm ~18 in 2022.

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