Applicant
GeoPost SA
Case number(s)
202200060
Decision date
Type
Decision
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Decision Consent granted 
Section 13(1)(c) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision Maker Overseas Investment Office
Decision Date 6 May 2022
Pathway(s) Significant business assets only
National Interest assessment
Investment The acquisition of additional shares in Aramex PJSC by the Applicant, to increase its existing interest from 24.93% to 28%.
Consideration $85,957,865
Applicant GeoPost SA
France (100%)
Vendor Existing shareholders of Aramex PJSC
France (24.93%)
United Arab Emirates (22.24%)
Canada (5.33%)
United States (4.82%)
Norway (3.42%)
Singapore (1.87%)
Various (38.38%)
Background

Aramex PJSC (Aramex) is an Emirati multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company based in Dubai United Arab Emirates. It is a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions and operates a franchisee courier system globally. 

Aramex owns Aramex NZ a courier services provider whose network includes 18 regional franchises and over 280 franchise partners across New Zealand.

In 2021 the Applicant acquired 24.93% of the shares in Aramex. Consent was not required for this transaction as it was below the 25% threshold which requires consent.

The Applicant has satisfied the OIO that the investor test has been met. 

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