On November 27, 2019, Delo-Center LLC, a part of Delo Group, won the auction on acquisition of 50% plus two shares of PJSC “TransContainer”, Delo Group says in a press release. Delo Group offered 60.3 billion rubles for the shares.
Sergey Shishkarev, President of Delo Group, expressed gratitude to the organizers of the auction for openness and professional approach. “The acquisition of the largest container operator in Russia is an important strategic step for the development of the transport industry and for Delo Group. The presence in the three basins and the majority share in the leading Russian container shipping operator will enable Delo Group to become a national logistics transport integrator. We are considering all options for the strategic development of the new asset and for Delo Group with confidence in a sustainable synergetic effect,” said Sergey Shishkarev.
Financing will be carried out via Sberbank credit line and own funds of the Company.