M&A Deal Summary

BWB Partners Acquires Scan Global Logistics

On November 15, 2007, private equity firm BWB Partners acquired transportation company Scan Global Logistics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BWB Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is BWB Partners’ 6th transaction in Denmark.
Investment Fate
  • Scan Global Logistics was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2016.
  • Scan Global Logistics was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2023.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-11-15
Target Scan Global Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) BWB Partners
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

Scan Global Logistics

Hvidovre, Denmark
Scan Global Logistics is an international asset-light freight forwarding and logistics platform that helps its customers purchase and coordinate the movement of freight across various transportation modes ocean, air, truck and geographies. Scan Global Logistics was founded in 2006 and is based in Hvidovre, Denmark. ,

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BWB Partners

Kokkedal, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 2.3B DKK
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BWB Partners is an independent generalist buyout private equity firm that looks to acquire and invest in small to mid-sized companies in Denmark. The Firm seeks to invest in companies operating in niche industries, with growing strong markets, and led by experienced management teams. BWB Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Kokkkedal.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 23
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 2
Type: Consolidation M&A Deals 3 of 5
Country: Denmark M&A 6 of 21
Year: 2007 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-01 Heatex

Malmo, Sweden

Heatex engages in the development and production of air-to-air heat exchangers for building ventilation and for cooling electronic equipment in the IT, telecom and energy industries. Heatex was founded in 1987 and is based in Malmo, Sweden.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-01 Hydratech Industries

Vraa, Denmark

Hydratech Industries is a global company comprised of three strong divisions each strong global player within their respective industries. Hydratech Fluid Power division is a supplier of high-end customized hydraulic cylinders to Offshore-, Marine-, and Industrial applications. With manufacturing facilities in Denmark and China and a Service & Repair division with facilities in Denmark, China, the USA, Singapore, and Norway are able to offer full global service to global customers. Hydratech third division Wind Power, located in Silkeborg is a leading global supplier of hydraulic components for the wind turbine industry. Hydratech Industries was founded in 1975 and is based in Vraa, Denmark.

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