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Deutsche Bahn and the German government have agreed to sell DB Schenker, DB’s subsidiary that handles logistics. The sale could be approved by the DB supervisory board already this year. This decision had been discussed since Chancellor Scholz’s election last December, supported by the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP).
DB Schenker is currently valued between 12 and 20 billion euros. However, given the current global economic situation, calculations are likely to be influenced by the war in Ukraine and the consequent energy crisis.
Banks will probably start receiving proposals on the sale process over the next few months. This makes it likely that banks will be able to schedule appointments already in December before the pre-marketing process starts in 2023. Moreover, sources told Reuters that there is no rush for the sale, which might as well take place in 2024 both as a direct sale or public offering. Read more
Source: RAILFREIGHT.COM
