Deutsche Bahn ⁇ 's logistics unit Schenker, a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners, and Danish transport firm DSV ⁇ den have received recent offers that see the company as worth around €14 billion ($15.57 billion). Sources close to the matter explained that the CVC-led consortium also proposed an alternative settlement structure. This structure involves the German government holding a minority stake and could potentially raise the offer to 16 billion euros.According to one of the sources, the consortium is considering the future public offering of Schenker ⁇ on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Deutsche Bahn is currently reviewing the latest proposals and will begin talks with the German government. The proposal comes at a time when Deutsche Bahn ⁇ is exploring strategic options for Schenker as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and focus on the main railway business. The logistics unit specializing in freight transport and supply chain management has been an important part of Deutsche Bahn ⁇ 's portfolio.Schenker ⁇ in's public offering will offer investors the opportunity to participate in the logistics market, which sees increasing demand amid global trade fluctuations. This move also reflects the trend of private equity firms and industrial players seeking investment in well-established logistics companies that can offer stable returns. Similarly, CVC and DSV chose not to comment on the matter. Schenker ⁇ 's valuation and the interest of major players such as CVC and DSV underscore the importance of the logistics unit in the European transport sector.Reuters contributed to this article.
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