NGE Acquires Saceem: Rail Infrastructure Growth in Latin America

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Introduction

NGE has signed an agreement to acquire Saceem, a move that would increase NGE Group’s international revenue to EUR 700 million in 2025. The transaction is subject to standard precedent conditions following approval by Uruguay’s competition authority.

Acquisition Details

The acquisition of Saceem by NGE is expected to result in a +78% growth in international revenue for NGE Group over a 12-month period on a proforma basis. The deal follows approval by Uruguay’s competition authority and is contingent upon standard precedent conditions.

Saceem Overview

Founded in 1951, Saceem operates in construction and concessions across Latin America, specifically in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru. The company has experienced a sustained growth of +130% since 2015. Saceem’s revenue reached USD 350 million in 2024.

Strategic Benefits

For Saceem, joining NGE offers the opportunity to utilize the investment capacity of a group that generated EUR 4.6 billion in revenue in 2024 and operates in 20 countries. This partnership aims to create new development prospects, especially in concessions and project engineering.

Project Collaboration

NGE and Saceem have previously collaborated on projects such as the Ferrocarril Central in Uruguay and the reinforcement of the La Leche and Motupe river banks in Peru. These projects reflect a shared goal to support the ecological transition through infrastructure development.

Conclusion

The acquisition of Saceem by NGE, pending standard conditions, is set to increase NGE’s international revenue to EUR 700 million by 2025.

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The partnership aims to leverage the combined strengths of both companies in the Latin American market.

Company Summary

NGE: NGE is a group that generated EUR 4.6 billion in revenue in 2024 and operates in 20 countries.

Saceem: Founded in 1951, Saceem is a construction and concessions company operating in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru. Its revenue reached USD 350 million in 2024.

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