Wightlink - Ownership and Business Overview

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Wightlink Ownership

Who owns Wightlink?

Wightlink is owned by Basalt Infrastructure Partners. It was acquired on February 16, 2015.

Is Wightlink PE-backed?

Yes. Wightlink is owned by private equity investor Basalt Infrastructure Partners.

Was Wightlink formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Wightlink was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Wightlink Business Overview

Where is Wightlink headquartered?

Wightlink is headquartered in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

What sector is Wightlink in?

Wightlink is a transportation company.

When was Wightlink founded?

Wightlink was founded in 1972.

Transportation M&A Summary in 2015

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, transportation ranked 18 in number of deals in 2015. The largest transportation acquisition in 2015 was Norbert Dentressangle SA - which was acquired by XPO for $3.6B.

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Wightlink

Wightlink Ferries

Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth,
Hampshire, PO1 2LA
United Kingdom,
www.wightlink.co.uk

Wightlink is a provider of ferry service between the Isle of Wight and Hampshire. It carries almost five million holidaymakers and Islanders across the Solent every year. It offers 48,000 sailings a year, utilising nine ferries on three routes. Wightlink was founded in 1972 and is based in Hampshire, United KIngdom.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Transportation

Established

1972

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