2000s
The review and restructuring begun in 1998 continue. The Parent Company moves to Sweden in 2002 and Intrum Justitia is introduced on Stockholmsbörsen. A number of leading CMS companies are acquired.
2005
Acquisition of the Slovakian collection company Creditexpress
Slovakia, now Intrum Justitia Slovakia.
Slovakia, now Intrum Justitia Slovakia.
2004
Intrum Justitia's European Payment Index shows that
European payment habits are worsening. This is one of the biggest
obstacles to growth for many companies in the EU.
European payment habits are worsening. This is one of the biggest
obstacles to growth for many companies in the EU.
2003
A cooperation agreement is signed with Goldman Sachs in
the Purchased Debt service line.
the Purchased Debt service line.
2002
The Parent Company changes its domicile from the Netherlands Antilles to Sweden, at the same time moving the head office to Sweden. Intrum Justitia AB is listed on Stockholmsbörsen. Operations established in Latvia. Stirling Park acquired in Scotland. Acquisition of Jean Riou Contentieux and Cofreco making Intrum Justitia the market leader in France.
2001
Acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet's European CMS operations.
2000
Establishment in Lithuania.
1990s
Intrum Justitia's share is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The service offering is developed and expanded to include a comprehensive range of CMS services. Intrum Justitia is bought out from the stock exchange in the late 1990s with the aim of restructuring its operations.
1999
Establishment in Ireland.
1989
Operations established in Poland. Acquisition of Belgium's Assu-Ré Credit Management Services. Acquisition of Inkasso und Finanzierungs AG in Switzerland. Synergy Ltd and Industri Kapital 1997 Fund acquire 100 percent of Intrum Justitia through a public tender offer and the company is delisted from the exchange.
1997
Acquisition of the French company GRC. Establishment in Portugal.
1996
Intrum Justitia becomes the market leader in Finland through the acquisition of Tietoperintä. Operations established in Estonia and the Czech Republic.
1995
Establishment in Austria.
1994
Establishment in Spain.
1993
Operations in France expanded through the acquisition of Eureco. Operations established in Hungary.
1992
Operations in Switzerland expanded through the acquisition of Creditcontrol Data AG.
1991
Expansion in Denmark through the acquisition of two companies. Intrum Justitia strengthens its market position in the Netherlands by acquiring Juridisch Advierbureau Jansen.
1990
Intrum Justitia listed on the London Stock Exchange.
1980s
European expansion continues, mainly through acquisition of companies with local operations. The head office is transferred to Amsterdam in mid-1980s.
1989
Establishment in England and Wales through the acquisition of Credit Ancillary Services.
1988
Establishment in Belgium.
1987
Intrum Justitia listed on the stock exchange in Luxembourg. Operations established in France.
1985
Establishment in Italy.
1983
Establishment in the Netherlands.
1982
Establishment in Norway through acquisition.
1970s
European expansion accelerates. Intrum Justitia develops into a CMS leader, focusing on debt collection in the Nordic region.
1978
Establishment in Germany. Establishment in Finland through acquisition.
1977
Establishment in Denmark.
1971
Bo Göransson acquires Intrum Justitia from his father. Company established in Switzerland.
1920-1960s
Intrum Justitia is founded and grows into a market leader in Sweden. Operations focus on debt collection.
1923
Sven Göranson founds Intrum Justitia.