LM TRANS FRET acquired by GROUPE MALHERBE

The 2L Logistics group, a specialist in automotive logistics (EUR115 million in revenue), is continuing its strategy of expanding its network by acquiring Transports Marzat. This transaction allows 2L Logistics to strengthen its presence in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and consolidate its "Automotive" division (vehicle transport), which represents the majority of its business.

DIMOTRANS Group welcomed Credit Mutuel Equity as a new minority shareholder to accelerate its transition toward a EUR1 billion revenue target within five years. The transaction involves a significant reinvestment from historical partner BNP Paribas Developpement and the management team. The deal is supported by a senior debt pool led by CIC Lyonnaise de Banque and other major French banks. The strategic focus is on consolidating the fragmented logistics market through aggressive acquisitions while maintaining the group's independent alternative positioning against global freight forwarding companies.

The Bernardi Group, a major player in the transport sector in the Hauts-de-France region, is strengthening its local position by acquiring the assets of its neighbor, Transports Boquet. This external growth operation allows Bernardi to expand its network in the Pas-de-Calais department and integrate a complementary client base in the industrial sector.

Groupe GPS, a specialist in reusable industrial packaging logistics, completes a secondary LBO ("LBO bis"). The private equity firm MML Capital, alongside Metric Capital Partners, acquires the stakes previously held by Cerea Partners, Bpifrance, and Arkea Capital. This transaction, valuing the group at over EUR250 million, aims to fund the massive expansion of its crate fleet and accelerate international growth, particularly in Asia and the US.

The consortium formed by Globalvia and Kinetic acquired the UK-based transport operator Go-Ahead Group. This take-private transaction values the company at approximately �669 million. The deal allows Globalvia to enter the UK bus market and Kinetic to expand its global footprint, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of Go-Ahead's fleet.

Vectorys, the leading logistics provider for Europe-North Africa flows, completes its third LBO (LBO ter). The group welcomes a new financial partner, IDIA Capital Investissement, while historical backers Bpifrance and Sofipaca reinvest. This operation, which raises EUR26 million (including debt refinancing), allows the management team led by Nabgha Salem to retain a strong majority control while securing resources to accelerate growth, particularly in the logistics sector in Tunisia and through digitization.

Le Roy Logistique executes a Management Buy-Out (MBO) allowing its management team to take control of the company. The historical shareholders (the Le Roy family and Groupe Alian) are exiting. The transaction is backed by a pool of regional financial investors led by NCI, aiming to support the group's "Destination 2026" strategic plan, which targets doubling revenues through organic growth and acquisitions.

Following the agreement signed in January 2022, the CMA CGM Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Colis Priv�, France's leading private specialist in home and relay point parcel delivery for individuals. This strategic transaction integrates Colis Priv� into CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM�s dedicated logistics subsidiary.

CFTR continues its buy-and-build strategy by acquiring Autocars Maisonneuve. This integration allows the family-owned target to reach a critical size and access the resources of a larger group while strengthening CFTR's density in the Rhone-Alpes region.

Basalt Infrastructure Partners launched a public takeover bid for Nobina, delisting the company from the Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer priced at SEK 108 per share represented a significant premium. Basalt aims to support Nobina's long-term growth and transition to electric fleets as a private owner.