Thoma Bravo Nears Deal for WWEX Group to Create $12 Billion Shipping Tech Firm

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Thoma Bravo is in advanced talks to acquire third-party logistics provider WWEX Group Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, as part of a plan to create a shipping technology business worth as much as $12 billion.The buyout firm is putting the final touches on a deal that would value WWEX Group, which includes the Worldwide Express brand, at almost $5 billion, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.