Investment AB Latour, a prominent investment firm listed on the Swedish Stock Exchange, has recently witnessed a notable transaction involving its vice chief executive, Heléne Mellquist. On August 31, Mellquist increased her stake in Latour B by purchasing 1,750 shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm market. The shares were acquired at a price of 202 SEK each, amounting to a total investment of approximately 0.35 million SEK. This transaction has elevated her total holdings to 4,350 shares.
Investment AB Latour, established in 1984 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is renowned for its strategic focus on long-term growth investments. The firm primarily targets companies within the industrial conglomerates sector, emphasizing development, manufacturing, and marketing of proprietary products under their own brands. Latour’s investment criteria are stringent, requiring companies to demonstrate an average annual growth of 10 percent over a business cycle, an operating margin of 10 percent, and a return on operating capital between 15-20 percent.
The company, formerly known as AB Hevea, maintains a proactive approach by taking an active role on the boards of its investee companies. With additional offices in Malmö and Stockholm, Latour continues to expand its influence within the financial sector. As of September 2, 2026, Latour B’s close price stood at 208.4 SEK, with a market capitalization of 128.5 billion SEK. The firm’s price-to-earnings ratio is currently 19.31.
While market observers have taken note of Mellquist’s recent share acquisition, Latour has not issued any official statements regarding the transaction or its potential strategic implications. The company remains focused on its core investment strategy, as outlined on its website, www.latour.se/en/ .
