
Acquisitions during 2022
LF Logistics Holdings Limited (Logistics & Services)
On 22 December 2021, the Group signed an agreement to acquire
100% of the shares in LF Logistics Holdings Limited, a leading omni-
channel fulfilment contract logistics company in Asia Pacific. The
acquisition was completed end of August 2022. The acquisition will
further strengthen A.P. Moller - Maersk’s capabilities as an integrated
container logistics company, offering global end-to-end supply chain
solutions to its customers. The total purchase price is USD 3.4bn, in-
cluding a contingent consideration of USD 60m. Of the consideration
paid, USD 2.3bn is related to goodwill while USD 807m is related
to intangible assets, mainly customer relationships. USD 179m is
related to trade receivables and USD 362m is related to RoU assets.
Liabilities are mainly related to trade payables and lease liabilities.
Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and operational
future expected synergies, driven by cross-selling and improved
productivity. Acquired goodwill is not allowable for tax purposes.
From the acquisition date to 31 December 2022, LF Logistics con-
tributed with a revenue of USD 360m and an insignificant net profit.
Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022, the impact on the
Group’s revenue would have been USD 1,013m. The net profit impact
to the Group would have been USD 42m, including amortisation of
intangibles recognised in the acquisition. Acquisition- related costs of
USD 12m was recognised as operating costs in the income statement
of the Logistics & Services segment in 2021, and in operating cash
flow in the statement of cash flow in 2022.
The accounting for the business combination is considered provi-
sional as at 31 December 2022, as valuation of intangible assets is
not yet finalised.
Pilot Freight Services (Logistics & Services)
On 5 February 2022, the Group signed an agreement to acquire 100%
of the shares in Pilot Freight Services, a US-based first, middle and
last mile cross-border solutions provider. The acquisition was com-
pleted in early May 2022. Pilot has specialised in the big and bulky
freight segment in North America. Pilot Freight Services will add spe-
cific new services within the fast-growing big and bulky e-commerce
segment to the Group, thus increasing cross-selling opportunities.
The total purchase price is USD 1.6bn of which USD 597m is related
to the settlement of debt. Of the consideration paid, USD 1.1bn is
related to goodwill while USD 650m is related to intangible assets,
mainly customer relationships. USD 235m is related to trade receiv-
ables and USD 174m is related to RoU assets. Liabilities are mainly
related to trade payables, lease liabilities and debt settled as part of
the transaction. Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and
operational future expected synergies, driven from cross-selling,
network optimisations and improved productivity. Goodwill of USD
96m related to the acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax
purposes.
From the acquisition date to 31 December 2022, Pilot Freight
Services contributed with a revenue of USD 987m and an insignif-
icant net profit. Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022,
the impact on the Group’s revenue would have been USD 1.5bn.
The net profit impact to the Group would have been insignificant.
Acquisition- related costs of USD 15m are recognised as operating
costs in the income statement of the Logistics & Services segment
in 2021 and 2022, and in operating cash flow in the statement of
cash flow in 2022.
The accounting for the business combination is considered pro-
visional as at 31 December 2022, as valuation of intangible assets
is not yet finalised.
Senator International (Logistics & Services)
On 2 November 2021, the Group signed an agreement to acquire 100%
of the shares in Senator International, a well renowned German
air- based freight carrier company. The acquisition was completed in
early June 2022. Senator International will contribute with offerings
within air freight out of Europe into the USA and Asia, and thereby add
strong capabilities and geographical reach to the integrator vision.
The total purchase price is USD 584m. Of the consideration paid,
USD 225m is related to goodwill while USD 223m is related to intan-
gible assets, mainly customer relationships. USD 220m is related to
trade receivables and the rest is mainly related to other receivables.
Liabilities are mainly related to accrued expenses and deferred tax.
Goodwill is mainly attributable to commercial and operational future
expected synergies, driven from cross-selling, network optimisations
and improved productivity. Acquired goodwill is not allowable for tax
purposes.
From the acquisition date to 31 December 2022, Senator International
contributed with a revenue of USD 787m and a net profit of USD 40m.
Had the acquisition occurred on 1 January 2022, the impact on the
Group’s revenue would have been USD 1.6bn and a net profit of
USD 105m, including amortisation of intangibles recognised in the
acquisition. Acquisition- related costs of USD 9m were recognised as
operating costs in the income statement of the Logistics & Services
segment in 2021, and as operating cash flow in the statement of
cash flow in 2022.
The accounting for the business combination is considered provi-
sional as at 31 December 2022, as valuation of intangible assets is
not yet finalised.
Other
ResQ (Towage & Maritime Services)
On 17 June 2022, it was announced that the Group signed an agree-
ment to acquire 100% of the shares in ResQ, a Norwegian supplier of
services and expertise in safety training and emergency prepared-
ness. The acquisition was completed in July 2022. The total purchase
price is USD 6m. The accounting for the business combination is con-
sidered provisional as at 31 December 2022, as valuation of intangible
assets is not yet finalised.
Acquisitions after the balance sheet date
Grindrod Intermodal Group (Logistics & Services)
On 15 November 2021, it was announced that the Group will partner
with Grindrod Intermodal Group to merge the logistics activities of
Grindrod Intermodal business with the ocean Activities of the Ocean
Africa Container Lines (OACL with the current Maersk Logistics &
Services products in South Africa. The Grindrod Intermodal Group is a
well-known and trusted partner in South Africa that offers a range
of logistics and services offerings. The Group will have a controlling
interest of 51%. The purchase price is USD 34m. The acquisition was
closed on 2 January 2023 and will operate as Grindrod Logistics.
Martin Bencher Group (Logistics & Services)
On 5 August 2022, it was announced that the Group intends to acquire
100% of the shares in Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based project
logistics company, with premium competencies within non-container-
ised project logistics. The acquisition of Martin Bencher Group will add
to the existing project logistics services already available at Maersk,
with a specialised service offering the combination of solution design,
special cargo transportation, and project management services. It will
build on existing infrastructures and know-how across the existing
Project Logistics vertical in Sales & Marketing, Ocean, and L&S Special
Project Logistics (SPL). The purchase price is USD 57m. The acquisition
was closed on 2 January 2023.
Note 4 Acquisitions of subsidiaries
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