Stockholm – October 5, 2026 -- Loomis has completed the acquisition of 99.80 percent of shares in Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A., a leading Peruvian security logistics provider, for approximately USD 297 million (SEK 3 billion).

Tender offer secures nearly full ownership of Peruvian valuables manager

The transaction followed a public tender offer (OPA) launched on August 31, 2026, after Loomis signed a Tender Offer Agreement on May 5, 2026, with shareholders representing 99.49 percent of outstanding shares. By the September 30, 2026 offer deadline, 87,072,827 shares had been tendered, representing 99.80 percent of Hermes' outstanding stock. The deal closed on October 5, 2026, after all conditions were fulfilled.

Hermes brings 3,400 employees and 19 branches into Loomis network

Hermes operates 19 branches across Peru, serving around 1,000 customers in financial services, industrial, retail, public sector and mining. Its services include transportation, processing and secure storage of cash and precious metals, plus ATM management. Hermes' management team and approximately 3,400 employees will remain with the company, which will be reported within Loomis' Europe and Latin America segment starting October 2026.

Nordea and Société Générale structured financing later refinanced via bond issuance

Nordea Bank and Société Générale arranged the acquisition financing, including a committed bridge facility and guarantee facility. These facilities were refinanced ahead of closing using proceeds from Loomis' previously announced EUR 300 million bond issuance.

Aritz Larrea, President and CEO of Loomis, said the acquisition establishes the company's presence in Peru and strengthens its position across Latin America.