Add-on Acquisition • Transportation

DSV Acquires ABX Logistics Worldwide SA

On June 23, 2008, DSV acquired transportation company ABX Logistics Worldwide SA from 3i Private Equity for 750M EUR

Acquisition Context
  • This is DSV’s 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is DSV’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DSV’s 1st transaction in Denmark.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 23, 2008
Target ABX Logistics Worldwide SA
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) DSV
Sellers(s) 3i Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 750M EUR

Target Company

ABX Logistics Worldwide SA

Brøndby, Denmark
ABX is a freight forwarding business, consolidating its customers’ bulky products into pallets or containers, and arranging their transportation via subcontracted transport providers.The company is focused on European freight forwarding by road (Eurocargo) and inter-continental freight forwarding by air or sea.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

DSV

Hedehusene, Denmark

Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Transportation
Employees158,692
Revenue 167.1B DKK (2024)
DESCRIPTION

DSV provides transport and logistics solutions worldwide. It operates in three divisions: Air and Sea, Road, and Solutions. DSV was founded in 1976 and is based in Hedehusene, Denmark.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 3 of 12
Sector: Transportation 3 of 12
Type: Add-on Acquisition 3 of 11
Country: Denmark 1 of 2
Year: 2008 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-23 Termoline Oy

Turku, Finland

Termoline Oy specialises in the transport of refrigerated goods, including the transport of flowers.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-09-08 Waagan Transport Group AS

Norway

Waagan Transport Group AS offers both international and domestic transport services, including forwarding of refrigerated goods.

Buy -

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

3i Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1945
PE ASSETS 21.0B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 92 of 196
Sector: Transportation 9 of 14
Type: Add-on Acquisition 28 of 63
Country: Denmark 2 of 4
Year: 2008 8 of 13
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 78
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-20 Radius Systems

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Radius Systems is a manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe systems for the gas, water and telecom utility markets. Radius Systems is based in Derbyshire, England.

Buy £100M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-22 Soya Concept A/S

Sønderborg, Denmark

Soya Concept A/S offers fashionable women’s clothing to price-conscious consumers.

Buy -