GWC takes minority stake in Germany’s Ancla: Qatari logistics giant Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) agreed to acquire a c.16.2% equity stake in German supply chain operator Ancla Logistik for EUR 8.2 mn, it said in a disclosure to the Qatar Stock Exchange. The transaction would value Ancla at around EUR 50 mn according to our math.

The financials: The company will tap its own resources to fund the acquisition, which is currently in the process of being finalized. GWC said the investment is not expected to materially affect its results for the current financial year.

IN CONTEXT- The transaction makes GWC the second Gulf player this year to buy into a German logistics company, following Investcorp’s agreement in March to acquire a majority stake in Frankfurt-based consultancy Miebach Logistik. The moves highlight growing Gulf interest in Europe’s supply chain sector, with regional firms seeking both strategic exposure and long-term partnerships abroad.

About Ancla: Established in 2006 and based in Wetzlar, Ancla Logistik provides contract logistics, freight forwarding, customs, and e-commerce fulfillment. Following a 2022 merger with Austria’s Logsta, the company operates under the Quivo network across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, and the US.

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