Leiv Synnes

Chief Executive Officer, Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget I Norden

Search every verified Leiv Synnes interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a September 2024 interview, Leiv Synnes, CEO of Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget I Norden (SBB), discussed the company's financial strategy and transparency goals. Synnes stated that improving transparency in accounting remains a focus and objective. He commented on Roger Akelius, saying "there is a reason why Akelius is rich," attributing this to Akelius's skill in making assessments and achieving good total returns. Synnes emphasized the importance of conducting a correct analysis before investing. Synnes addressed SBB's liquidity and debt targets, stating the company aims to maintain liquidity covering one year of operations and to have the ability to quickly raise more liquidity if an opportunity arises. He noted that SBB's official loan-to-value ratio is 54% and that the company plans to reduce it by bringing in a co-owner for its subsidiary Svea Fastigheter, with the transaction expected to be completed within the current year. Synnes said he was waiting for full information on pricing from different actors before making a decision, and expressed a philosophical hope that many SBB shareholders would have the opportunity to buy shares in the subsidiary.