J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Majority Stake in Wrist (W.S.S. Holding A/S)
March 11, 2025
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has acquired a majority shareholding in W.S.S. Holding A/S and its subsidiaries (Wrist), partnering with current sponsor Altor Equity Partners and Wrist’s management, who will remain significant shareholders. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, Wrist is a global maritime supply and logistics provider with ~2,275 employees operating across 35+ locations and serving 750+ ports; JFLCO will support the company’s growth, digitalization and global supply network expansion.
- Buyers
- J.F. Lehman & Company
- Targets
- W.S.S. Holding A/S (Wrist)
- Sellers
- Altor Equity Partners
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- North Jutland Region, Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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