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Posted on March 3, 2026
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Thoma Bravo is nearing a deal to merge its software portfolio company Auctane with logistics provider WWEX Group, aiming to create an integrated shipping tech firm valued at up to $12 billion.
March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Thoma Bravo is in advanced talks to buy third-party logistics provider WWEX Group to create a shipping technology business worth as much as $12 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The buyout would value WWEX roughly at $5 billion, and could be announced as soon as Tuesday, the report added.
Software-focused Thoma Bravo plans to combine WWEX with Auctane, an e-commerce shipping software provider in its portfolio, according to Bloomberg.
Thoma Bravo did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment. WWEX, which includes the Worldwide Express brand, declined to comment.
(Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City; Editing by Sumana Nandy and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Thoma Bravo plans to acquire WWEX Group and merge it with Auctane to create a major shipping technology company.
WWEX Group is valued at roughly $5 billion in the proposed acquisition.
The deal was reported by Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The merged shipping technology company could be worth up to $12 billion.
Thoma Bravo intends to combine WWEX Group with Auctane, an e-commerce shipping software provider.
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