barth Logistikgruppe has been sold to BMVirolle

barth Logistikgruppe, headquartered in Burladingen, Germany, is a leading provider of forwarding, transport logistics (procurement as well as distribution) and warehousing in Southwestern Germany. The family-owned business boasts a successful market presence, spanning more than seven decades. barth Logistikgruppe serves a diversified customer base inter alia comprising leading players from the pharmaceuticals, tyres & automotive, paper & office products and mechanical engineering sectors. barth Logistikgruppe generates annual sales of more than Euro 75 million and employs more than 600 staff across 13 sites in Germany.

BMVirolle is a mid-sized French transportation and logistics service provider owned by the Manches family (majority owner) with more than 900 staff and annual revenues of more than Euro 150 million. BMVirolle intends to further advance its market development in Germany through the combination with barth Logistikgruppe.

Berthold Barth, managing shareholder at barth Logistikgruppe, commented, “In terms of management style, corporate culture and strategic orientation, both companies are an excellent match. The new alliance will give barth Logistikgruppe better access to the French, Spanish and Portuguese markets, while BMVirolle will benefit from the Germany-wide network of barth Logistikgruppe.”

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of barth Logistikgruppe, preparing and managing a successful M&A process, securing not only a very attractive economic outcome for the sellers but also identifying an ideal partner for the optimal future development of the target company.

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