Suche
Large deal in logistics: Deutsche Bahn sells Schenker AG to DSV
"The largest M&A deal of the year: Deutsche Bahn AG sells Schenker AG to DSV A/S for 14.3 billion euros. Learn more about the background and financial assessment of this important transaction as well as the role of Grant Thornton. Insight into the future development of the logistics industry."
Large deal in logistics: Deutsche Bahn sells Schenker AG to DSV
A bang in the logistics world! Deutsche Bahn AG recently signed a sensational sale of its subsidiary Schenker AG to the Danish logistics group DSV A/S. The price is breathtaking: a total of 14.3 billion euros are at stake! And that's not all - it could increase up to 14.8 billion euros until the execution in 2025! This deal is the largest M&A deal in Germany this year!
also on board for this historical decision is the team of Grant Thornton, led by partner Prof. Dr. Martin Jonas and Senior Manager David Bertsch. On behalf of the Deutsche Bahn Supervisory Board, you have created an independent fairness Opinion. Goal? To assess the value of Schenker AG and confirm the appropriateness of the sales price. This is about a lot of money and the future of one of the largest logistics service providers in the world!
The Empire of Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn is no stranger to play in the mobility. With around 340,000 employees and a headquarters in Berlin, the group is a logistical giant. He not only combines the train trips in Germany, but also rail freight transport and the all -important infrastructure!
But the real star in this game is Schenker AG! With impressive 72,700 employees at over 1,850 locations in more than 130 countries, it is one of the top logistics service providers worldwide. From land transport to air and sea freight to complex supply chain solutions-Schenker offers everything from a single source and focuses strongly on innovative and sustainable solutions!
DSV: A global player!
On the other hand, DSV is on the other side, the Danish company with a workforce of 75,000 employees and offices in 80 countries. With an annual turnover of 20.2 billion euros in 2023, DSV is a power that dominates the international market. The companies DSV Road, DSV Air & Sea and DSV Solutions are completely owned by DSV A/S, a company listed at the Nasdaq OMX Nordic in Copenhagen!The combination of Deutsche Bahn and DSV could revolutionize the logistics industry. It remains to be seen what this merger means for the future of mobility and logistics, but one thing is certain: the eyes of the industry are firmly aimed at this spectacle!