KeBeK Private Equity has sold its majority stake in Tailormade Logistics to Malo Ventures

Tailormade Logistics

Tailormade Logistics (TML) is a full-service logistics provider headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. The company offers tailor-made logistics solutions to customers in various sectors and has 32 logistics hubs in Belgium, France and beyond. With a workforce of approximately 1,125 employees spread across eight countries, TML manages an impressive storage capacity of 450,000 square meters. Its modern fleet comprises 870 trailers, 430 trucks and vans and 620 containers. For more information, please visit www.tailormade-logistics.com/.

The Deal

KeBeK Private Equity is selling its majority stake in Tailormade Logistics to Malo Ventures. Founder and CEO Bert Vandecaveye will remain on board as a shareholder. The transaction marks the end of an intensive and fruitful collaboration in which TML has achieved strong growth and international expansion. Following KeBeK Private Equity’s investment in 2017, TML’s turnover grew from €35 million to €180 million.

Lincoln International served as the single sell-side advisor to KeBeK Private Equity, leading a well-structured and efficient pre-emptive process that delivered ideal terms and conditions and allowed TML’s management team to focus on the continued growth of the business. Lincoln leveraged three key factors to provide an outlier outcome for the client: 1) a deep expertise in value-add asset- and fleet-backed infrastructure logistics and transport solutions, 2) the ability to position value-add logistics as a strategic asset class with demonstrable growth potential and 3) market-leading understanding of the buyer landscape.

Our Perspective

Gabriel Englebert, Managing Director at Lincoln International, commented, “This acquisition highlights TML’s excellent market position, growth potential and operational excellence. We are proud to have advised KeBeK Private Equity, TML’s CEO Bert Vandecaveye and his team on this successful transaction.”

KeBeK Private Equity

KeBeK is an independent Belgian investment fund that invests in solid, medium-sized companies with identifiable potential for further value creation. KeBeK actively supports the management teams of its portfolio companies in implementing their jointly determined business strategies. KeBeK usually acquires controlling interests but does not play an operational role. The fund is managed by four partners who worked together for many years and have a proven track record in the private equity sector. KeBeK’s resources are provided by recognized institutional investors, family offices and successful entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit www.kebek.be/en/index.

Malo Ventures

Malo Ventures focuses on investments in the logistics sector and real estate. With its extensive experience in entrepreneurship and sector insights, the firm leverages its expertise to create sustainable growth. Malo Ventures combines a long-term vision with a professional approach to create value for partners and projects.

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