Intersections EMEA Edition* - Transportation and Logistics Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis in the EMEA region

Although the operating and credit environments remain difficult, we have seen a fair amount of transportation and logistics deal activity in recent months, particularly among EMEA parties.

Deal activity in the US suffered far more than transaction volumes in non-US geographies. Although the current economic challenges are global in nature, their impact on the EMEA region has been somewhat slower to make itself felt. However, as stated by Creditreform several countries in Western and Eastern Europe felt a strong increase in company insolvencies in 2008 compared to 2007.

In this special edition, we address current business concerns, including weak credit conditions and the potential level of economic output, as well as their impact on announced deals during the fourth quarter of 2008.