News / DSV and Deutsche Bahn agree €14.3bn sale of DB Schenker

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Finally putting an end to all the media leaks, this morning Deutsche Bahn (DB) and DSV announced they have agreed a deal for the purchase of DB Schenker  ? subject to DB’s supervisory board approval.

DB’s board has signed a deal which will give DB Schenker an enterprise value of €14.3bn, which, with interest before closing, will be a total sales value of €14.8bn. All sale proceeds will go to DB, which will help it cut debt. DSV has also pledged ...