SAS to Acquire Majority Stake in Freight Forwarding Specialist CLASQUIN

  • European Commission approves SAS Shipping Agencies Services’ acquisition of 42.06% CLASQUIN share capital
  • SAS to file draft tender offer for remaining shares at €142.03 per share with AMF
  • CLASQUIN eligible for MSCs share savings plan under French Monetary and Financial Code conditions

The European Commission has authorized the acquisition of a majority stake in French freight forwarding and logistics company CLASQUIN by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and will see SAS making a tender offer for the remaining shares at €142.03 per share. CLASQUIN specializes in air and sea freight forwarding and overseas logistics, serving clients with shipments between France and various global regions.

Factuality Level: 9
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about a business transaction involving Clasquin S.A. and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA. It includes relevant details about the acquisition, regulatory clearances, and the companies involved. The language is factual and free from sensationalism or personal opinions.
Noise Level: 5
Noise Justification: The article is mostly focused on a specific business event and provides limited analysis or context for readers who may not be familiar with the companies involved or the industry. It lacks actionable insights or new knowledge that can be applied beyond the immediate news of the acquisition.
Public Companies: Clasquin S.A. (ALCLA)
Private Companies: SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl,MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA,OLYMP2
Key People: Yves Revol (Seller), Evelyne Revol (Related to Yves Revol)


Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Yes
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses the acquisition of Clasquin S.A. by SAS Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, which is related to financial transactions and regulatory clearances in different jurisdictions. It also mentions the company’s eligibility for the share savings plan under French Monetary and Financial Code and its listing on the Enternext© PEA-PME 150 index. This indicates that it pertains to financial topics and impacts financial markets through mergers and acquisitions.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: No extreme event mentioned in the text.
Deal Size: The deal size is not mentioned in the article, so the output is ‘0’.
Move Size: No market move size mentioned.
Sector: Transportation
Direction: Up
Magnitude: Large
Affected Instruments: Stocks

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