Olavion, a company within the Unimot Group, has signed agreements to acquire 60% of the shares in the German railway company RBP-Rheinische Bahnpersonal- und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH.
RBP operates in the German rail transport market under the required permits. The company owns six locomotives, employs around 50 people and provides rail transport services. Its activities also include training and examination services for railway staff, recognised by certified bodies, as well as locomotive driver leasing on the German market. RBP has previously cooperated with Olavion in rail transport activities in Germany.
The planned share acquisition aligns with the objectives defined for this business segment in the Unimot Group’s 2024–2028 strategy, which includes increasing transported volumes compared to 2023 and expanding operations beyond Poland.
Olavion has been part of the Unimot Group for nearly three years. During this period, the company has expanded its locomotive fleet, acquiring 20 locomotives, with six already deployed in customer service. The planned transaction represents Olavion’s first equity investment in a foreign rail company.
Olavion’s estimated total financial commitment related to the transaction, including the base purchase price, additional share price components and a potential earnout, is expected to reach up to EUR 8.4 million.