TIBA Advances with Strategic Investment in SMX Logistics
Deal News | Mar 31, 2025 | IMAP Netherlands
TIBA has strategically expanded its logistics and transportation capabilities in Brazil through an investment in SMX Logistics Transportes Internacionais S.A. This move aligns with TIBA's long-term growth strategy, enhancing its global operations in the import and export sectors. The transaction was advised by IMAP Netherlands, with Brasilpar, the financial advisor, playing a crucial role in structuring and executing the deal. Partners Marcio Fiuza and Sergio Afonso Zini led the advisory team. The investment is poised to not only bolster TIBA’s market position but also to support sustained growth, benefiting from the expertise and market knowledge of IMAP's advisors.
Sectors
- Logistics and Transportation
- Corporate Finance
Geography
- Brazil – The investment targets the Brazilian market, specifically enhancing TIBA's operations in the country through SMX Logistics.
Industry
- Logistics and Transportation – The investment focuses on enhancing TIBA's logistics and transportation capabilities through SMX Logistics Transportes Internacionais S.A., a key industry player.
- Corporate Finance – IMAP Netherlands and Brasilpar’s roles as financial advisors highlight the importance of corporate finance expertise in structuring and executing the transaction.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the investment in SMX Logistics by TIBA were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIBA | Investor | Company | A logistics firm expanding its operations through strategic investments. |
| SMX Logistics Transportes Internacionais S.A. | Target company | Company | Brazilian logistics company involved in transportation and logistics services, now partly owned by TIBA. |
| IMAP Netherlands | Financial Advisor | Company | Provided advisory services in the transaction between TIBA and SMX Logistics. |
| Brasilpar | Financial Advisor | Company | Acted as the exclusive financial advisor for TIBA, ensuring a successful transaction. |
| Marcio Fiuza | Advisor | Person | IMAP advisor involved in the transaction. |
| Sergio Afonso Zini | Advisor | Person | IMAP advisor involved in the transaction. |