MSC Nears 80 Percent Stake in Meyer Werft
Mediterranean Shipping Company is negotiating to acquire an 80 percent stake in German shipbuilder Meyer Werft from federal and state governments.
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is nearing an agreement to acquire approximately 80 percent of the German shipbuilder Meyer Werft. The deal involves the purchase of shares currently held by the federal government of Germany and the state of Lower Saxony, both of which provided 400 million euros in equity to rescue the company in late 2024.
Under the proposed arrangement, the Meyer family would retain a 20 percent ownership stake. The family is currently working with MSC to establish a joint ownership structure that would eventually allow them to increase their share in the business. A spokesperson for the Meyer family described the ongoing negotiations as "very constructive."
An agreement to finalize the acquisition could be signed as early as Tuesday, November 18, 2026.
