M&A Market Reviews: Logistics and Supply Chain sector

Deal volume bounces back with continued interest from overseas buyers

After a steady decline in deal volume in the previous three quarters, Q3 has bounced back with an impressive 27 deals matching only Q4 2023 and marking the highest quarterly number recorded on our 5-year chart.

Key updates from Q3:

  • 27 deals completed in Q3 of which 74% were trade deals
  • 44% of deals were cross-border
  • 41% of deals were tech-related







What's included in this report:

  • What's happening in the UK logistics sector this quarter
  • Impact on the sector from the Autumn Budget
  • An overview of recent transactions in the market


READ OUR Q3 SNAPSHOT




Stellex Capital Management LLC acquires majority stake in Fox Brothers

UK based provider of treatment and transfer of non-hazardous materials and recycled aggregates has taken investment from international private equity firm, Stellex Capital Management.

Fox brothers is its fourth generation of family leadership, operating since 1932 and has grown significantly over the years both organically and inorganically, expanding geographically and extending its service offering from haulage and muck-away to construction material.

Stef/Langdon Group acquires Long Lane Deliveries

Long Lane Deliveries, UK temperature-controlled transport and logistics management services for chilled, frozen and ambient products in Scotland and throughout the UK, has been acquired by UK Langdon Group, who were acquired themselves by French based STEF SA in 2021.

Stef have remained acquisitive in the market, with various acquisitions across Europe. This acquisition supports STEF Group’s growth strategy as the European pure player in the food supply chain, strengthening the Group’s territorial coverage and its service offering dedicated to food manufacturers, retailers, and out-of-home foodservice.




US Apollo Global Management Inc acquires Evri

US Private Equity firm, Apollo Global management is closing the deal to acquire UK based provider of parcel delivery and courier services, Evri for £2.7bn, providing US PE firm, Advent International with an exit strategy.

The deal attracted interest from many parties, including various private equity firms.

DANX Group Acquires Logik Logistics International

Danx Group completes its third acquisition in the last 12 months, acquiring UK based Freight forwarder providing road freight, air charter and on board couriers. The acquisitions follows the buy and build strategy supported by Danish private Equity firm, Axcels Investment in 2022 of c.£100m.

Logik Logistics is a specialist in time-critical, scheduled and 24/7 on-demand logistics solutions. This addition will broaden Danx’s scope of services and ability to respond to customer demand 24/7 across Europe.




Read our Q3 2024 Snapshot