Comment / M&A radar: DFDS talks road transport turkey with Ekol

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Danish ro-ro and logistics operator DFDS has confirmed that it’s talking to Turkish transport group Ekol Logistics about acquiring its international road haulage business.

No price has yet been put on the possible deal, partly due to the way corporate acquisitions work in Turkey.

“To ensure an efficient strategic dialogue for all stakeholders, a filing has today been submitted to the Turkish competition authorities to obtain their view on a possible acquisition. In Turkey it is customary and possible to file for ...