M&A Deal Summary

Polski Fundusz Rozwoju and PSA International Pte Acquire DCT Gdańsk

On December 20, 2018, sovereign wealth fund Polski Fundusz Rozwoju and PSA International Pte acquired marine company DCT Gdańsk from Macquarie Capital for 1.5B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Polski Fundusz Rozwoju’s 1st and PSA International Pte’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Polski Fundusz Rozwoju’s and PSA International Pte’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Polski Fundusz Rozwoju’s 1st and PSA International Pte’s 1st transaction in Poland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-20
Target DCT Gdańsk
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) Polski Fundusz Rozwoju
PSA International Pte
Sellers(s) Macquarie Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 1.5B EUR

Target

DCT Gdańsk

Gdansk, Poland
DCT Gdańsk is a developing container terminal that attracted shipping lines to deploy direct shipping services from Asia to the Baltic Sea and is today the destination for the largest vessels in the world departing from Korea and China. DCT Gdańsk was formed in 2004 and is based in Gdansk, Poland.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Polski Fundusz Rozwoju

Category Sovereign Wealth Fund
Founded 2016
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Polish Development Fund (PFR) is a government backed financial group that looks to invest in and develop local opportunities. The priorities of the PFR Group include infrastructure investments, entrepreneurship development, export and foreign expansion of Polish enterprises, and attracting foreign investment. The Polish Development Fund is based in Warsaw.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (Poland) 1 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-10 Proteon Pharmaceuticals

Lodz, Poland

Proteon Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company develops an advanced technology platform that uses molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence (AI) to create precise and safe antibacterial solutions based on bacteriophages. Proteon Pharmaceuticals is based in Lodz, Poland.

Buy -
Buyer

PSA International Pte

Singapore, Singapore
Category Company
Founded 1964
Sector Transportation
Employees18,000
DESCRIPTION

PSA International Pte Ltd.provides consultancy services on port management, port operations, and information technology.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (Poland) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-30 BDP International

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

BDP International is an owned global logistics and transportation solutions company. BDP International was founded in 1966 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Macquarie Capital

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Macquarie Capital is the principal investing arm of financial services company Macquarie Group. Macquarie Capital has global capability in advisory, capital raising services, and provides clients with specialist expertise, advice and flexible capital solutions across a range of sectors and products including investing alongside partners and clients. Macquarie Capital is based in Sydney, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 6
Country (Poland) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-08 Waypoint Leasing

Limerick, Ireland

Waypoint Leasing Ltd. is a global helicopter leasing company focused on providing financing solutions to helicopter operators worldwide. Waypoint Leasing was formed in 2013 and is based in Limerick, Ireland.

Buy $650M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-24 XL

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

XL Ltd. specializes in the supply of short-term contract hire cars to both businesses and corporate entities. Globally, the individuals that own and manage this business, have over 30 years experience in providing niche vehicle contract hire. It is our aim to provide a mainstream car at a cost that is commensurate with long term funding or finance with none of the issues of owning, operating and maintaining a modern fleet vehicle.

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