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“The day after, the front pages of the newspapers were dominated by the biggest corporate purchase in Swedish history – carried out by a single family. Through the purchase of Alfa Laval, Tetra Pak gained control over the entire production chain from milking to packaging. On January 1, 1993, the two companies merged and a new major corporation, Tetra Laval, was created.”

“The purchase of Alfa Laval was a stroke of luck, even though Tetra Pak and its owners thought that the price tag was ultimately too high. But once they took over the company, it turned out that it contained so many hidden tax benefits, properties, and other assets that the entire deal could be written off in less than two years. Additionally, Tetra Pak was able to use Alfa Laval’s global network, which meant that the company suddenly managed to close deals that otherwise probably would have been impossible.”