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Thoma Bravo Plans Mega Shipping Tech Deal
3 Mar
Summary
- Thoma Bravo in advanced talks to acquire WWEX Group.
- Deal values WWEX at approximately $5 billion.
- Acquisition aims to create a $12 billion shipping tech business.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is nearing a deal to acquire WWEX Group, a prominent third-party logistics provider. The transaction is expected to value WWEX at around $5 billion, with potential for the combined entity to reach up to $12 billion.
This strategic acquisition is part of Thoma Bravo's plan to create a formidable shipping technology business. The firm intends to integrate WWEX with Auctane, an e-commerce shipping software company already under Thoma Bravo's umbrella.
Sources suggest the deal could be finalized soon, potentially as early as Tuesday. Both Thoma Bravo and WWEX Group have not yet provided official comments on the ongoing discussions.




