Trans-Sev enters next phase with Moryben Fund acquisition
Deal News | Mar 06, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
RSM has facilitated the acquisition of Trans-Sev, a family-run logistics and goods transport business with more than 30 years of history and a fleet of over 100 trucks, by the Moryben fund managed by young entrepreneur Enrique Moreno de la Cova Ybarra. Moryben's acquisition marks its entry into the logistics sector, offering Trans-Sev potential avenues for expansion and efficiency improvements. With this transaction, Enrique Moreno de la Cova assumes the role of CEO, though the founding family retains a stake and active management participation. The advising team from RSM, led by partner Francisco Arroyo, provided comprehensive support throughout the process, including commercial, labor, due diligence, and public law involvement, ensuring a seamless transition for Trans-Sev.
Sectors
- Logistics
- Private Equity
Geography
- Spain – Trans-Sev and Moryben fund are based in Spain, which is central to the context of this M&A transaction.
Industry
- Logistics – Trans-Sev operates in the logistics and goods transportation sector, making this industry crucial to the article.
- Private Equity – The acquisition by Moryben fund signifies private equity involvement, making it relevant to the article.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trans-Sev | Target company | Company | A family-run business with over 30 years in logistics, providing services for major clients like Coca Cola and Lactalis Group. |
| Moryben fund | Bidding company | Company | An investment fund recently acquiring Trans-Sev, marking its entry into the logistics sector. |
| Enrique Moreno de la Cova Ybarra | CEO/Entrepreneur | Person | Young entrepreneur who leads Moryben and assumes CEO role at Trans-Sev post-acquisition. |
| RSM | Legal advisor | Company | Advised Trans-Sev on the sale process to Moryben fund, providing comprehensive commercial and legal guidance. |
| Francisco Arroyo | Partner leading M&A team | Person | Led RSM's team in advising the sale of Trans-Sev. |
| Alfonso Ollero | M&A Team Member | Person | Part of RSM's team advising on the transaction. |
| Gonzalo Cano | M&A Team Member | Person | Part of RSM's team advising on the transaction. |
| Francisco de Borja Ortas | Labor Partner | Person | Provided labor-related advice within the transaction. |
| Enrique Mellado | Due Diligence | Person | Responsible for conducting due diligence during the acquisition process. |
| Carlos Tassara | Public law advisor | Person | Advised on public law matters during the acquisition. |