估值68亿美元！全球第八大集装箱班轮公司再次被贴上“待售”标签

Group 1 - Dongwon Group has decided to restart the feasibility study for acquiring HMM, following nearly two years since the last acquisition attempt failed [1] - The South Korean government has been involved in HMM's operations for nearly a decade, with the Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation as major shareholders [1] - HMM has returned to profitability and is pursuing expansion plans, prompting government officials to consider privatization as a more suitable allocation of national funds [1] Group 2 - Dongwon Group is forming a new specialized team to evaluate acquisition structures and financial simulations for HMM [2] - The estimated acquisition price for HMM has risen to between $5.4 billion and $6.8 billion due to improved operating conditions [4] - HMM continues to expand its fleet, recently ordering new vessels and diversifying its business, including attempts to enter the bulk cargo market [4] Group 3 - HMM currently operates 67 owned vessels and 22 leased vessels, with a total capacity of 1.024 million TEU, corresponding to a market value of approximately $6.8 billion [4] - In comparison, ZIM operates 14 owned vessels and 109 leased vessels, with a capacity of 703,600 TEU and a market value of about $1.64 billion [4] - Previous acquisition attempts for HMM faced challenges due to disagreements over management structure and the role of government institutions [4]