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Amazon secures shares option on Swiss firm Kühne+Nagel

Kühne+Nagel: Amazon secures an option on shares
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United States e-commerce giant Amazon has taken out an option on existing shares in Kühne+Nagel as part of a long-term, “comprehensive” partnership.

The Swiss logistics firm recently lost its main shareholder, Klaus-Michael Kühne, whose approximately 59% of voting rights have been transferred to his foundation, the Kühne-Stiftung.

Amazon will be able to acquire Kühne+Nagel shares in cash or in exchange for its own shares, depending on commercial milestones or the provision of certain services over a seven-year period, according to a statement issued by Kühne+Nagel on Monday.

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