M&A Deal Summary

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Acquires Pasha Group

On April 1, 2024, infrastructure investor Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners acquired transportation company Pasha Group from Equity Group Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-04-01
Target Pasha Group
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Sellers(s) Equity Group Investments
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) BofA Securities (Financial)
Nixon Peabody (Legal)

Target

Pasha Group

San Rafael, California, United States
Pasha Group is a family-owned diversified global logistics and transportation services company, providing customized, cost-effective, and profitable value-added services to the automotive, maritime, and relocation industries through the integration of Pasha’s network of global logistics entities and strategic partners. Pasha Group was founded in 1947 and is based in San Rafael, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is the infrastructure focused investment arm of Morgan Stanley. The Unit looks to invest in infrastructure assets that provide essential services in developed markets with stable cash-flows. Specific areas of interest include power generation, utilities, natural gas, transportation, and digital infrastructure. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners was formed in 2006 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 17
Sector (Transportation) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 8
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-31 Valoriza

Madrid, Spain

Valoriza provides waste services primarily to public entities (mainly municipalities) in Spain under two main divisions: municipal waste treatment and municipal waste services. Valoriza is based in Madrid, Spain.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Equity Group Investments

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equity Group Investments is a private investment group formed by Sam Zell. The Firm looks for opportunistic investments in a variety of sectors including energy, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, media, and real estate. Equity Group Investments was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-29 Baja Aqua Farms

Ensenada, Mexico

Baja Aqua Farms is a Mexico-based vertically integrated Bluefin tuna rancher. The Company produces a variety of tuna products under the most rigorous standards, that are sought out by top chefs and supermarket chains around the globe for its consistent quality and year-round availability. Baja Aqua Farms was founded in 2000 and is based in Ensenada, Mexico.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-17 Ardent Health Services

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Ardent Health Services is a premier provider of health care services and operates acute care hospitals across the United States. Ardent is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Sell -