Mumbai, 02 November 2006 – FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced today that its FedEx Express unit has signed an agreement to acquire its Indian service provider, Prakash Air Freight Pvt. Ltd. (PAFEX) for US$30 million, payable in cash. The transaction, which is subject to customary conditions including Indian government approval, will further extend the FedEx leadership position in the global express industry with a wholly-owned operation in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.
PAFEX, a privately held company, is one of the largest domestic express companies operating in
“This acquisition will solidify the FedEx leadership position within
FedEx Express began operating in
o FedEx was the first express company to introduce an all cargo flight in
o FedEx began the first overnight express service between
o FedEx was the first express air cargo company to operate two gateways in
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JP Morgan acted as financial advisor to FedEx.
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