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Phoenix makes a difference. We acquire significant stakes in businesses alongside management teams and work with those teams to grow their businesses. We make an active contribution through our Board representatives, offering strategic direction and frequently providing additional equity to fund roll-out plans and acquisitions.

 

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Business Description
Palletised freight logistics

Background
Palletways is the market-leading provider of less-than-full load palletised freight logistics in the UK, and is growing rapidly in Continental Europe. The company contracts with approximately 250 independent delivery businesses (members) to organise and distribute small consignment loads of palletised freight. Phoenix backed James Wilson (CEO, ex TNT) as MBI candidate in the transaction.

Investment Rationale

  • Strong brand in the high growth small consignment pallet logistics market
  • Opportunity to back James Wilson, a high quality executive with a strong and relevant track record

Strategy

  • Continue to grow and develop the business in the UK, leveraging high market growth
  • Launch continental European businesses

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Name Palletways
SectorBusiness Services
LocationLichfield, UK
LFY Revenue£67m
Deal TypeBIMBO
Transaction sizeNot Disclosed
Deal DateJul 2004

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