WFS Global Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1971

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 30,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 14

  • Investments
  • 20

WFS Global General Information

Description

Provider of aviation-related handling services throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company offers a range of aviation services including cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical handling along with technical expertise and know-how, enabling airlines and airports to meet the challenges resulting from today's fast-moving and complex airport operations, including audit, operational and strategic consultancy.

Contact Information

Website
www.wfs.aero
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 6, rue du Pavé Zone Cargo 7
  • BP 11546
  • 95709 Paris
  • France
+33 01
Primary Industry
Air
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
SATS (Air Transportation)
Vertical(s)
Industrials
Corporate Office
  • 6, rue du Pavé Zone Cargo 7
  • BP 11546
  • 95709 Paris
  • France
+33 01

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WFS Global Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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WFS Global Patents

  • 2

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

WFS Global Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20150347960-A1 Cargo handling services and systems Inactive 18-Oct-2011
US-20170061370-A1 Cargo handling services and systems Inactive 18-Oct-2011

WFS Global Signals

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WFS Global Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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WFS Global Investments & Acquisitions (20)

WFS Global’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam). The deal was made on 31-Jan-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) 31-Jan-2025 Merger/Acquisition Logistics
Wallenborn Outsourcing 17-Dec-2024 Merger/Acquisition Air
Terminal & Transporttjänst 31-May-2024 Merger/Acquisition Logistics
WFS Bengaluru 01-May-2023 Joint Venture Logistics
Mercury Air Cargo 13-Dec-2021 Buyout/LBO Air
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WFS Global Exits (3)

WFS Global’s most recent exit was on 01-Dec-2021 from Maytag Aircraft. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Maytag Aircraft 01-Dec-2021 Completed
  • 4 buyers
AviaPartner 04-Dec-2012 Completed
  • 2 buyers
British Airways Regional Cargo 31-Mar-2008 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 3 buyers
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WFS Global Affiliates

Subsidiaries (5)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Pinnacle Logistics (Commercial Services) Irving, TX 2008
Fraport Cargo Service Frankfurt am Main, Germany 2004
Grupo Orbital Sao Paulo, Brazil 2002
Terminal & Transporttjänst Arlandastad, Sweden 2001
Bag Ground Services Tremblay-En-France, France 1998

WFS Global FAQs

  • When was WFS Global founded?

    WFS Global was founded in 1971.

  • Where is WFS Global headquartered?

    WFS Global is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is the size of WFS Global?

    WFS Global has 30,000 total employees.

  • What industry is WFS Global in?

    WFS Global’s primary industry is Air.

  • Is WFS Global a private or public company?

    WFS Global is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of WFS Global?

    The current valuation of WFS Global is .

  • What is WFS Global’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for WFS Global is .

  • How much funding has WFS Global raised over time?

    WFS Global has raised $1.07B.

  • Who are WFS Global’s investors?

    Branford Castle Partners, Castle Harlan, Cerberus Capital Management, Drum Capital Management, and Kepler Cheuvreux IFE are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in WFS Global.

  • When was WFS Global acquired?

    WFS Global was acquired on 03-Apr-2023.

  • Who acquired WFS Global?

    WFS Global was acquired by SATS (Air Transportation).

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