Lars Förberg
Lars Förberg is a prominent Swedish investor and co-founder of Cevian Capital, one of Europe's largest activist investment firms. Established in 2001, Cevian focuses on acquiring undervalued companies that exhibit management inefficiencies, aiming to implement strategic changes and enhance their long-term profitability. Förberg, known for his assertive yet amicable approach, has become a significant player in European finance, particularly in Swiss companies. His investment philosophy emphasizes deep engagement with target firms, and he has a keen interest in transforming poorly performing businesses into competitive entities.
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Recent news mentions
Lars Förberg, co-founder of Cevian, discussed their investment strategy in a recent interview.
Cevian nimmt die SIG Group ins Visier
Switzerland· 2025-12-24
Lars Förberg is a co-founder of Cevian and commented on UBS's situation.
Börsenkommentar zu Amrize, Sonova, Tecan, Autoneum, Komax, UBS und NestléSwitzerland· 2025-09-21
Lars Förberg is an investor who criticized the Swiss government for imposing stricter capital rules on UBS.
Was steckt hinter den Umzugsdrohungen?Switzerland· 2025-09-17
Lars Förberg, a significant UBS shareholder, warned that UBS may have to leave Switzerland if stricter regulations are implemented.
UBS-Wegzug aus der Schweiz in die USA? Der Streit um Bankenregeln spitzt sich zuSwitzerland· 2025-09-15
Lars Förberg is one of the most important shareholders of UBS and believes that the proposals for stricter banking regulations will seal the fate of UBS as a Swiss bank.
Verlässt UBS die Schweiz? Grossbank wegen Kapitalregeln unter DruckSwitzerland· 2025-09-13
Lars Förberg, the head of Cevian, criticized Baloise's profitability and called for changes.
Fusion in der Versicherungsbranche: Helvetia übernimmt BaloiseSwitzerland· 2025-04-22
Cevian CEO Lars Förberg commented on Baloise's need for a new strategy.
Nick Hayek missbilligt Nutzung des Schweizerkreuzes durch OnSwitzerland· 2025-03-21
Lars Förberg, the head of Cevian, criticized Baloise's profitability and suggested it withdraw from the German market.
Fusion von Baloise und Helvetia: Marktgerüchte und ExpertenmeinungenSwitzerland· 2025-03-20
Lars Förberg, the head of Cevian, has been demanding that Baloise abandon its German business.
Helvetia verkauft Deutschland-Geschäft - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-02-24
Lars Förberg is a powerful investor in Europe and the founder of Cevian, known for his strategies in corporate restructuring.
Seine Pläne bei UBS und BaloiseSwitzerland· 2025-02-22
