Около 25 компаний претендуют на приобретение DB Schenker, при этом международный банковский консорциум контролирует продажу этого известного немецкого экспедитора. Хотя среди известных претендентов есть такие известные компании, как датская DSV и немецкая DHL, большинство участников остаются нераскрытыми.
The registration window for what is touted as the most significant logistics takeover of the century, with estimated purchase prices ranging from 15 to 20 billion euros, concluded on January 15. Interested parties will receive further details during the sales process, along with a provisional annual account for DB Schenker’s 2023 financial year. Prospective buyers can then submit non-binding initial offers based on this information for the profitable subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn.
The ultimate winner of this high-stakes acquisition will hinge on the highest bid, following directives from DB Schenker’s sole shareholder, the German government. Berlin has signaled that the sale proceeds are earmarked for reducing Deutsche Bahn’s substantial debt and funding future investments in enhanced rail services. In addition to the purchase price, critical factors such as the retention of employment in Germany, the potential relocation of DB Schenker’s headquarters, and considerations for corporate taxes will shape the decision-making process. The bidding process is expected to also involve clauses ensuring that a portion of future profits continues to contribute to the German treasury over a specified period.
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