M&A Deal Summary

Deutsche Post Acquires Hillebrand

On August 18, 2021, Deutsche Post acquired transportation company Hillebrand from Cobepa SA, Sofina and MOL Logistics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Deutsche Post’s 4th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Deutsche Post’s 4th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-08-18
Target Hillebrand
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Deutsche Post
Sellers(s) Cobepa SA
Sofina
MOL Logistics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Hillebrand

Mainz Hechtsheim, Germany
Hillebrand is a provider of logistics solutions operating in two specific niche markets beer, wine and spirits, and industrial bulk. Hillebrand was founded in 1844 and is based in Mainz Hechtsheim, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Deutsche Post

Bonn, Germany

Category Company
Sector Transportation
Employees594,879
Revenue 81.8B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Post provides logistics services. Deutsche Post is based in Bonn, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Transportation) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 7
Country (Germany) 4 of 4
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-24 Tag

Norwich, United Kingdom

Tag is a provider of marketing and communications supply chain services. Tag helps organizations transform business processes, enhance customer conversations and realize the potential of their brands. Tag was founded in 1820 and is based in Norwich, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Cobepa SA

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1957
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cobepa S.A. is a global investment group focused on growth capital investments (acquiring significant minority stakes) and leveraged buyout transactions. Cobepa invests in established companies with business models, sustainable market positions, and strong management teams. Sectors of interest include transportation, industrial, retail, financial services, and business services. The Firm generally pursues opportunities throughout Europe and North America, however Cobepa also targets opportunities in Asia and South America. Cobepa was originally established in 1957 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 19
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 7
Country (Germany) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-20 Corsearch

London, United Kingdom

Corsearch is a player in the brand risk and performance market, serving over 5,000 clients across multiple industries. Corsearch Brand Risk and Performance solutions are revolutionizing how companies commercialize and protect their growth. Corsearch delivers data, analytics, and services that support brands to market their assets and reduce commercial risks. From IP clearance to brand protection and anti-piracy, Corsearch provides a comprehensive program that Press Release 2/2 enables businesses to secure brand value and thrive commercially. Corsearch was founded in 1949 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-18 Groupe Climater

Toulouse, France

Groupe Climater is a designer, producer, maintains, and operates HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) engineering systems for the manufacturing, healthcare, housing, retail, offices, and public facilities sectors. The group mainly operates in the south of France and the Paris region from its 15 locations. Groupe Climater is based in Toulouse, France.

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SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Sofina SA is a family controlled, publicly traded investment firm focused on making long-term, direct minority investments in leading companies, investing in third party growth and venture funds, and providing equity investments in fast growing companies. The Firm's direct investment group will consider opportunities throughout Europe where it can commit €100 to €300 million per transaction in companies valued up to €4.5 billion. Sofina SA dates back to 1898 and is headquartered in Brussels.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-12 SellerX

Berlin, Germany

SellerX is Europe’s aggregator of third-party e-commerce businesses. The Company builds category-winning brands by acquiring and scaling third-party Amazon FBA and other e-commerce businesses, operating a number of brands across multiple verticals. SellerX was founded in 2020 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-01 Ankorstore

Paris, France

Ankorstore is a curated marketplace connecting independent brands with local retailers. Ankorstore equips retailers with tools and services to grow and manage their business and enables brands to build their wholesale business across Europe. Ankorstore was founded in 2019 and is based in Paris, France.

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SELLER

MOL Logistics

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

MOL Logistics Co. Ltd. provides contract logistics, involving the transportation of heavy and outsized components/equipment, Door-to-Door combined transportation, triangle trade transportation, and dress hanger container operations. MOL Logistics was founded in 1960 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-01 Hillebrand

Mainz Hechtsheim, Germany

Hillebrand is a provider of logistics solutions operating in two specific niche markets beer, wine and spirits, and industrial bulk. Hillebrand was founded in 1844 and is based in Mainz Hechtsheim, Germany.

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