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Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI to buy Zim for $3.5B, with Israel keeping veto power via golden share.
Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company, and Israeli private equity firm FIMI have agreed to acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services in a deal valued at over $3.5 billion.
Under the agreement, Hapag-Lloyd will take control of Zim’s international operations, including global trade routes and chartered vessels, while FIMI will assume ownership of Zim’s domestic assets, including 16 ships, Israeli shipping lines, and compliance responsibilities.
Israel will retain a “golden share” granting it veto power over strategic decisions, ensuring national control over critical maritime functions.
The transaction, which will delist Zim from the NYSE, is pending regulatory approval and follows months of negotiations.
The deal reflects broader industry consolidation and international investment trends, though it has sparked concerns among workers and raised questions about foreign ownership due to Hapag-Lloyd’s ties to Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Hapag-Lloyd y FIMI para comprar Zim por $3.5B, con Israel manteniendo el poder de veto a través de acciones de oro.