News / Hungry predators begin to stalk possible DB Schenker sale

© Josefkubes

News that private equity companies – and others – are readying for a possible sale of DB Schenker by parent Deutsche Bahn has sent the market into a spin.

Reports suggest it has a value of some €15bn to €20bn ($17bn-$23bn), although others think it could be more, while revenues for the 12 months to June 2021 were €19.9bn, with ebit of €1.06bn –  which will rise for full-year 2021.

The increased noise around a potential sale is the result of the ...