Icelake takes majority stake in Belgian customs broker DKM Customs

What's the deal? Investment fund IcelakeDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → is becoming the new majority shareholder of DKM CustomsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a specialist in customs formalities. Existing shareholders — founder and chief executive officer Luc De Kerf and Latem-based investment firm TilleghemDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → — are reinvesting in the new structure.

What's the endgame? DKM Customs handles customs formalities, a service in steady demand as cross-border trade grows more complex. Icelake's investment gives the company fresh backing while keeping its founder involved.

The signal: Retaining existing shareholders alongside a new majority investor is a common structure in mid-market deals, aligning founders with incoming capital. It points to continued interest in specialist logistics and trade-services firms.

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