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Nordic Fashion Pure-Play Emerging from 5-Year Restructuring with Strategic Optionality
Idea source: MarketMakers, Magnus Skog
Lindex Group Oyj - Finnish retail group operating Lindex fashion chain (67% revenue) and Stockmann department stores (33% revenue) across Nordic and Baltic markets.
Ticker: LINDEX | Timeframe: 12-18m | 💼 Special situation
Magnus see a special situation value unlock opportunity as Lindex Group approaches the completion of its 5-year restructuring program while conducting a strategic review of its department store division. The recent settlement of the final legal dispute clears the path for restructuring exit and potential Stockmann divestiture, which could unlock significant value for the pure-play Lindex fashion business.
Setup: Company emerging from lengthy restructuring with simplified capital structure and strategic optionality around department store business separation.
Catalyst: Restructuring program ending in H2 2025 following June 2025 settlement of last disputed claim, strategic assessment of Stockmann division expected H1 2025.
Valuation: Potentially undervaluing sum-of-parts post strategic review.
Risk: Challenging fashion retail environment, execution risk on strategic alternatives, potential value destruction if Stockmann business retained
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