A.P. Moller Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 51% stake in BERGÉ, a port infrastructure and logistics company of Bergé y Compañía, through a fund vehicle incubated by A.P. Moller Holding. This partnership aims to support the growth and development of BERGÉ to become the leading multipurpose port infrastructure company in Iberia and Latin America. Both partners have agreed to capitalize the company to invest in new opportunities in the coming years to enable the expansion of port activities in both Iberia and Latin America.
A.P. Moller Capital, through a fund vehicle incubated by A.P. Moller Holding, and Bergé y Compañía have today announced that they have entered into a binding agreement to become a shareholder in BERGÉ with a 51% stake through a fund under management. Both partners are committed to driving the long-term growth of BERGÉ and have agreed significant future investments to strengthen its position as a leading ports infrastructure and logistics company in Iberia and Latin America and meet growing demand.
The partnership between A.P. Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía will permit BERGÉ to expand further in its growth trajectory with the added support of a strong partner like A.P. Moller Capital with deep experience in the wider logistics industry. BERGÉ will continue to grow in the multipurpose port sector in Iberia and Latin America and benefit from the combined industrial and financial expertise of both shareholders.
“A.P. Moller Capital is pleased to be invited by Bergé y Compañía into the shareholding of BERGÉ. Bergé y Compañía and BERGÉ have a unique history, experience and relations with customers and stakeholders across the port infrastructure and logistics value chain in Iberia and Latin America. Furthermore, A.P. Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía have an aligned vision to grow BERGÉ into a leading ports infrastructure company in Iberia and Latin America.” – Joe Nielsen, partner at A.P. Moller Capital.
The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition and regulatory authorities.
About BERGÉ https://bergelogistics.com
BERGÉ is the leading operator in logistics services and solutions, integrating the entire supply chain to facilitate the global transportation of goods. It is a leader in Spain, with a presence in most relevant ports in Spain and Bayonne, focused on the handling of bulk, breakbulk, automotive and general cargoes. BERGÉ also operates in Mexico and Colombia. It has a wide operational, technical, and human structure, and a portfolio of services that includes stevedoring, ship agency, customs, maritime, air, and land transport, chartering, freight forwarding, project cargo, regular lines, as well as warehouse management, procurement and supplies, production support, and order management. It offers logistics solutions for various sectors such as agri-food and fertilizers, paper, steel, automotive, e-commerce, and food distribution, among others.
About A.P. MOLLER CAPITAL https://apmollercapital.com
A.P. Moller Capital is an infrastructure fund manager focused on scaling critical infrastructure needs, particularly in Transport and Logistics as well as Energy Transition. A.P. Moller Capital invests in and develops businesses that support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in its markets of operations, while striving to deliver consistent and attractive investment returns to our investors. A.P. Moller Capital is an affiliate of A.P. Moller Holding with its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
About Bergé y Compañíahttps://www.bergeycia.es
Bergé y Compañía is an investment holding company with over 150 years of history, dedicated to the development and growth of its invested companies and the search for new businesses. Founded in Bilbao in 1870 as a stevedore and ship agent, it now has a broad international projection, being a key player in Spanish business development from the industrial revolution to the present day. Focused on creating value through entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social responsibility, the group is a leader in two sectors —automotive and logistics services— and is made up of nearly 4,000 professionals with a presence in 10 countries.
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