EQT Infrastructure Acquires Molslinjen A/S
December 10, 2020
EQT Infrastructure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Molslinjen A/S, Denmark's largest passenger ferry operator, from a group of shareholders led by Polaris. EQT intends to support Molslinjen's decarbonization and electrification agenda, invest in fleet and service improvements, and pursue further organic and inorganic growth; the deal was expected to close in early 2021.
- Buyers
- EQT Infrastructure
- Targets
- Molslinjen A/S
- Sellers
- Group of shareholders led by Polaris
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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