
Acquisitions during Q3 2022
LF Logistics Holdings Limited (Logistics & Services)
On 22 December 2021, the Group signed an agreement to acquire
100% of the shares in LF Logistics Holdings Limited, a leading omni-
channel fulfilment contract logistics company in Asia Pacific. The
acquisition was completed end of August 2022. The acquisition will
further strengthen A.P. Moller - Maersk’s capabilities as an integrated
container logistics company, offering global end-to-end supply chain
solutions to its customers. The total purchase price is USD 3.2bn, in-
cluding a contingent consideration of USD 60m. Of the consideration
paid, USD 2.2bn is related to goodwill while USD 842m is related
to intangible assets, mainly customer relationships. USD 179m is
related to trade receivables and USD 362m is related to RoU assets.
Liabilities are mainly related to trade payables and lease liabilities.
Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and operational
future expected synergies, driven by cross-selling and improved
productivity.
From the acquisition date to 30 September 2022, LF Logistics con-
tributed with a revenue of USD 88m and an insignificant net profit.
Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022, the impact on the
Group’s revenue would have been USD 653m. The net profit impact
to the Group would have been USD 55m, before amortisation of intan-
gibles recognised in the acquisition. Acquisition- related costs of USD
12m was recognised as operating costs in the income statement of
the Logistics & Services segment, and in operating cash flow in the
statement of cash flow in 2021.
The accounting for the business combination is considered provi-
sional as at 30 September 2022, as valuation of intangible assets is
not yet finalised.
Pilot Freight Services (Logistics & Services)
On 5 February 2022, the Group signed an agreement to acquire 100%
of the shares in Pilot Freight Services, a US-based first, middle and
last mile cross-border solutions provider. The acquisition was com-
pleted in early May 2022. Pilot has specialised in the big and bulky
freight segment in North America. Pilot Freight Services will add spe-
cific new services within the fast-growing big and bulky e-commerce
segment to the Group, thus increasing cross-selling opportunities.
The total purchase price is USD 1.6bn of which USD 597m is related
to the settlement of debt. Of the consideration paid, USD 1.1bn is
related to goodwill while USD 650m is related to intangible assets,
mainly customer relationships. USD 235m is related to trade receiv-
ables and USD 174m is related to RoU assets. Liabilities are mainly
related to trade payables, lease liabilities and debt settled as part of
the transaction. Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and
operational future expected synergies, driven from cross-selling,
network optimisations and improved productivity.
From the acquisition date to 30 September 2022, Pilot Freight
Services contributed with a revenue of USD 627m and an insignif-
icant net profit. Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022,
the impact on the Group’s revenue would have been USD 1.1bn.
The net profit impact to the Group would have been insignificant.
Acquisition- related costs of USD 13m are recognised as operating
costs in the income statement of the Logistics & Services segment,
and in operating cash flow in the statement of cash flow.
The accounting for the business combination is considered provi-
sional as at 30 September 2022, as valuation of intangible assets
is not yet finalised.
Senator International (Logistics & Services)
On 2 November 2021, the Group signed an agreement to acquire 100%
of the shares in Senator International, a well renowned German air-
based freight carrier company. The acquisition was completed in early
June 2022. Senator International will contribute with offerings within
air freight out of Europe into the USA and Asia, and thereby add strong
capabilities and geographical reach to the integrator vision. The total
purchase price is USD 575m. Of the consideration paid, USD 222m
is related to goodwill while USD 256m is related to intangible assets,
mainly customer relationships. USD 220m is related to trade receiv-
ables and the rest is mainly related to other receivables. Liabilities
are mainly related to accrued expenses and deferred tax. Goodwill is
mainly attributable to commercial and operational future expected
synergies, driven from cross-selling, network optimisations and im-
proved productivity.
From the acquisition date to 30 September 2022, Senator Inter-
national contributed with a revenue of USD 517m and a net profit
of USD 33m. Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022, the
impact on the Group’s revenue would have been USD 1.4bn and a net
profit of USD 99m, before amortisation of intangibles recognised in
the acquisition. Acquisition- related costs of USD 9m was recognised
as operating costs in the income statement of the Logistics & Services
segment, and in operating cash flow in the statement of cash flow
in 2021.
The accounting for the business combination is considered provisional
as at 30 September 2022, as valuation of intangible assets is not
yet finalised.
Other
Grindrod Intermodal Group (Logistics & Services)
On 15 November 2021, it was announced that the Group will partner
with Grindrod Intermodal Group. The Group will have a controlling
interest of 51%. The Grindrod Intermodal Group is a well-known and
trusted partner in South Africa that offers a range of logistics and
services offerings. The estimated enterprise value is USD 13m. The
acquisition is expected to close during Q1 2023.
ResQ (Towage & Maritime Services)
On 17 June 2022, it was announced that the Group signed an agree-
ment to acquire 100% of the shares in ResQ, a Norwegian supplier of
services and expertise in safety training and emergency prepared-
ness. The acquisition was completed in July 2022. The total purchase
price is USD 6m. Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and
operational future expected synergies. The accounting for the busi-
ness combination is considered provisional as at 30 September 2022,
as valuation of intangible assets is not yet finalised.
Martin Bencher Group (Logistics & Services)
On 5 August 2022, it was announced that the Group intends to acquire
100% of the shares in Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based project
logistics company, with premium competencies within non-container-
ised project logistics. The acquisition of Martin Bencher Group will add
to the existing project logistics services already available at Maersk,
with a specialised service offering the combination of solution design,
special cargo transportation, and project management services. It will
build on existing infrastructures and know-how across the existing
Project Logistics vertical in Sales & Marketing, Ocean, and L&S Special
Project Logistics (SPL).
The estimated enterprise value is USD 61m. The acquisition is subject
to regulatory approvals and the transaction is expected to close
during Q1 2023.
Note 4 Acquisitions of subsidiaries
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