Through active and long-term ownership, we create lasting value for our companies, employees, and society.
This is Ekhaga
Ekhaga Utveckling AB is a holding company with long-term ownership in a diverse portfolio of businesses. Its holdings consist of subsidiaries and interests in associated companies. The company is headquartered in Båstad. Through active ownership that nurtures and develops people and relationships across its businesses, the Group aims to create sustainable and long-term value for owners, employees, and society.
Ekhaga’s holdings span a broad range of industries, from community development and real estate to tourism, trade, healthcare, agriculture, and more. This section presents the businesses, their development during the year, and the sustainable and long-term value creation generated by the Group’s companies and investments.
2025 was characterised by stable development, continued investments, and important progress across the Group’s businesses. This section provides the CEO’s reflections on the year, highlights key developments, presents financial performance indicators, and outlines the factors shaping Ekhaga’s continued development and long-term value creation.
The Mats Paulsson Foundations is the collective name for three separate foundations established by Ekhaga’s owners. A common denominator across the foundations is their commitment to supporting charitable initiatives that promote people’s health and contribute to better lives.
The strong development and returns generated by the listed companies Peab and Annehem contribute indirectly to advancing the purposes of the Mats Paulsson Foundations, enabling continued support for initiatives that create value for people’s health and well-being.
Micke Rydbeck will take over as CEO of Kranpunkten on 1 October 2026. He succeeds Fredrik Paulsson, co-founder and long-serving CEO, who will move to a non-executive role on the board.
The National Golf & Resort took the next step in its journey to become Sweden’s national golf arena through the launch of a new experience-driven driving range. Combining golf, technology, and social spaces, the facility creates a modern meeting place for both play and social interaction throughout the year, in line with international developments within the sport.
In early 2026, Willab participated in Spoga Horse in Cologne, the world’s leading international B2B trade fair for the equestrian industry. The objective was to strengthen global brand awareness and expand the company’s network of international retailers. The focus was on Willab’s proprietary brands Eclipse Biofarmab, Hansbo Sport, Borstiq Farm, and Willab. The event generated numerous new business contacts and strong interest from markets including the United States, Australia, and across Europe, while also providing valuable insights into current market trends and opportunities.
Take a look at Ekhaga’s 2025 Year in Review and gain a comprehensive overview of the Group’s businesses and development during the year. The review highlights our holdings, key developments, sustainability efforts, and long-term ambitions, as well as the important work carried out by the Mats Paulsson Foundations.
