Acquisition History / NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. / Metro Supply Chain Group Inc.
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Acquires Metro Supply Chain Group Inc.
Announced April 17, 2026 — $1.39B
What happened
Nippon Express Holdings agreed to acquire Montreal-based Metro Supply Chain through a Canadian special purpose vehicle, with up to JPY 46bn of additional earn-out consideration if financial targets are met. Completion is expected in the second half of 2026 and the deal expands the group's North American contract logistics business.
- Acquirer
- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
- Target
- Metro Supply Chain Group Inc.
- Announced
- April 17, 2026
- Price
- $1.39B
- Industry
- Contract logistics
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. acquire Metro Supply Chain Group Inc.?
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. acquired Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. on April 17, 2026. This was NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.'s 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. pay for Metro Supply Chain Group Inc.?
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. paid $1.39B for Metro Supply Chain Group Inc..
What does Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. do?
Nippon Express Holdings agreed to acquire Montreal-based Metro Supply Chain through a Canadian special purpose vehicle, with up to JPY 46bn of additional earn-out consideration if financial targets are met. Completion is expected in the second half of 2026 and the deal expands the group's North American contract logistics business.
What other Contract logistics companies has NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. acquired?
Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. is NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.'s only publicly tracked acquisition in Contract logistics so far.