DC Advisory acts as the exclusive financial advisor to Argos Fund on the acquisition of VIM and Greenway Logistics to Bracchi
Background
- VIM and Greenway Logistics are Benelux logistics platforms serving primarily small and mid-sized brands in the fashion, sports and lifestyle sectors
- VIM is an integrated third-party logistics provider offering inbound transport, warehousing, storage, handling and outbound transport
- Greenway Logistics provides procurement and advisory services across parcel, express, sea freight and air freight
- Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, Bracchi is a leading differentiated, engineering and ESG driven industrial logistics platform specialised in high-complexity and tailor-made technical logistics services
- In December 2023, Argos Fund completed its first investment through the Climate Action Fund, implementing a clear decarbonization strategy aimed at reducing CO₂ intensity by 7.5% per year
Process
- DC Advisory was appointed as exclusive financial advisor by Argos Fund to provide buy-side M&A advice on the acquisition of VIM and Greenway Logistics to Bracchi
- DC Advisory was also appointed as exclusive financial advisor by Bracchi to refinance the company's existing debt package and secure a dedicated acquisition facility to support the group's M&A expansion strategy. The refinancing was successfully completed in early September
- DC Advisory leveraged its extensive experience in the transportation and logistics sector to assist with process strategy and tactics, financial modeling and valuation, and management of buy-side due diligence processes
Outcome
- In late September 2026, Bracchi acquired VIM and Greenway Logistics
- With this third transaction - following Rostock Trans in 2026 and Mateco in 2024 - Bracchi enters the Benelux market and further expands in Europe
- This transaction is aligned with the objectives of the Argos Climate Action Fund, which seeks to drive decarbonization across its portfolio company
- This transaction further strengthens DC Advisory’s expertise in the transportation and logistics sector and reinforces its experience advising on buy-side M&A transactions
“We are extremely pleased to have advised Argos Fund on this acquisition, supporting its continued growth and investment strategy. This acquisition supports Bracchi’s European buy-and-build strategy and the decarbonization ambitions of the Argos Climate Action Fund.”
“DC Advisory expertly managed every phase of this important acquisition. We greatly valued their insight and guidance and look forward to working together again in the future. The transaction is an important step in building a more integrated, scalable and sustainable European logistics leader.”
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