PB: FedEx closes in on Hermes deal

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By LoadstarEditorial

31/05/2020

PITCHBOOK writes:

FedEx is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in German peer Hermes, according to Handelsblatt.

The US group is reportedly looking for a strategic partner to grow its European parcel delivery presence.

Advent International is reportedly in the running to buy a holding in Hermes’ UK operations.

The company is part of the Otto Group.

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