V.Group has announced that a consortium led by STAR Capital which includes Ackermans & van Haaren and others, has completed the acquisition of V. following the successful completion of all regulatory consents.
As indicated at the time of its initial announcement in June 2024, this transaction is an endorsement of V.’s client-focused strategy and ambition to be the Committed Partner of Progress for Everything at Sea. According to V., STAR and the Consortium provide V. with a strong financial foundation from which to further grow and to accelerate the continuing strategic development of the company.
The response from customers and colleagues to the announcement of the acquisition has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are continuing to accelerate investments across our shipping and services platform to the benefit of our customers, employees and the industry more broadly.
… said René Kofod-Olsen, CEO of V.