H.I.G. Infrastructure Acquires Finnish Circular Economy Firm Fluo Group as Nordic Infrastructure Investment Drives Surging Trading Volume to 457th Market Rank

On August 20, 2025, The recorded a trading volume of $0.22 billion, reflecting a 54.68% surge from the previous day, ranking 457th in market activity. The stock’s performance drew attention amid a broader infrastructure investment trend in the Nordic region.

H.I.G. Infrastructure, a division of the global alternative asset manager H.I.G. Capital, secured a controlling stake in Fluo Group, a Finnish circular economy platform specializing in waste management and recycling. The acquisition aims to expand Fluo’s integrated operations across waste collection, sorting, and production of recycled materials, aligning with regional sustainability goals. Fluo’s CEO emphasized the strategic partnership’s potential to enhance municipal and industrial waste solutions, while H.I.G. highlighted its operational expertise in scaling infrastructure ventures.

Analysts noted the transaction underscores growing investor interest in infrastructure assets tied to environmental transitions. H.I.G.’s track record in value-added infrastructure investments, combined with Fluo’s established market presence, positions the firm to capitalize on policy-driven demand for circular economy models. The move also aligns with broader private equity trends of consolidating fragmented sectors through targeted acquisitions.

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