A Kinder, Gentler Deal

Scandinavia is different from New York and perhaps that is a good thing. Revisiting the Brostrom and Maersk transaction of last week, we also see differences in what the principals from that part of the world value in a transaction or at least see a different set of priorities. Don’t get us wrong, price was certainly at the top of the list and Brostrom felt they got good value from Maersk’s offer. But there is also a human element to a transaction and this was also critical to Brostrom’s management.

Brostrom was most importantly looking for a good home

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