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Cathay Investments Acquires Mercian Logistics

On April 12, 2022, private equity firm Cathay Investments acquired transportation company Mercian Logistics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cathay Investments’ 4th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Cathay Investments’ 9th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-04-12
Target Mercian Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Cathay Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Mercian Logistics

Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom
Mercian Logistics offers a full range of parcel collection and delivery services including timed deliveries, security, and fragile services, and additional insurance where required. Mercian provides transport solutions of all sizes, offering a complete fulfillment service from storage, picking, packing, and delivering. Mercian Logistics was founded in 2000 and is based in Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Cathay Investments

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cathay Investments is a private investment firm focused on buy and build opportunities. Cathay's primary sectors of interest include chemicals and distribution. Cathay Investments was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Croydon, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Transportation M&A 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 7 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 9 of 9
Year: 2022 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-01 3PL Resources

Croydon, United Kingdom

3PL Resources is an employment business and will provide agency staff to companies in the logistics sector. 3PLR launches with positions available for warehouse operatives, VNA/FLT drivers, and warehouse administrators in Warwickshire and Kent and is looking to build up a pool of temporary staff to match positions available. 3PL Resources is based in Croydon, United Kingdom.

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