Fredrik Lundberg's investment group has significantly increased its exposure to Handelsbanken, adding shares worth a combined SEK 556 million.

The purchases were executed by two separate entities linked to the Swedish investor: Lundbergföretagen and Lunden Kapitalförvaltning.

Simultaneously, Lunden Kapitalförvaltning added 1 million shares to its portfolio.

Lundbergföretagen, the primary investment company, acquired 3 million additional shares.

Simultaneously, Lunden Kapitalförvaltning added 1 million shares to its portfolio.

The coordinated buying activity underscores a bullish stance on the lender's equity at current levels.

The move comes as institutional investors reassess valuations in the Nordic banking sector.