Singapore Post Ltd, (SingPost) through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, SP Jagged Peak LLC, has acquired a 71.1% equity stake in Jagged Peak, Inc, a U.S. e-Commerce logistics enabler
for high-velocity consumer products for US$15.8 million.
In a statement, SingPost said that with the acquisition its e-Commerce footprint will be global, linking the continents of Asia, Australia, continental North America and Europe.
Lim Ho Kee, Chairman of SingPost, said the transaction is part of SingPost's strategy to focus its resources on strengthening its geographical reach and the technology it employs as an e-Commerce
logistics company.
“SingPost’s investment in Jagged Peak is evidence of a new era of e-Commerce where global infrastructure and fulfillment needs are becoming the new norm,” said Chief Executive Officer Paul
Demirdjian. The Jagged Peak chief goes on to say: “This merger is an exciting opportunity that will allow us to provide retailers and consumer brands with an end-to-end worldwide solution.”
SingPost group chief executive officer, Dr Wolfgang Baier said: "The acquisition of Jagged Peak, allows us to use their state-of-the-art e-Commerce omni-channel technology. This enables brands
and retailers not only to leverage their warehouse facilities in over 20 locations in the U.S., but expand these services into our Asia Pacific warehouse network."
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