6-K - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. | StockGist

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced a definitive merger agreement dated February 16, 2026, with Hapag-Lloyd AG acquiring ZIM for $35.00 per share in cash, valuing the equity at approximately $4.2 billion, representing a 58% premium to the prior-day closing price. The transaction, unanimously approved by ZIM's board, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Special State Share approval, with closing expected by late 2026.

Key Takeaways

1Merger consideration: $35.00 per Company Share in cash, total equity value ~$4.2 billion

258% premium to ZIM stock price on February 13, 2026; 126% premium to unaffected price of $15.50 on August 8, 2025

3Hapag-Lloyd AG (Parent) and Norazia (Israel) Ltd. (Merger Sub) as parties; ZIM survives as wholly owned subsidiary

4FIMI to form 'New ZIM' assuming Special State Share obligations with 16 vessels serving Israel trade routes

5Fairness opinions from Evercore Group L.L.C. and Barclays Bank PLC to ZIM Board

6Expected closing by late 2026, subject to ZIM shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and Israeli government approvals

Current Report Details

Event Type

Securities Issuance

Disclosure

Voluntary

Variant

6-K

Items Reported

6-K

Current Report on Form 6-K

Securities Issuance

$35.00

Transaction Details

Acquisition / Disposition

Target: ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
Consideration: $35.00 per share in cash; aggregate equity value approximately $4.2 billion
Structure: Merger of Norazia (Israel) Ltd. with and into ZIM under Israeli Companies Law (ICL); ZIM survives as wholly owned subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd AG

•Agreement Date: February 16, 2026
•Closing expected by late 2026
•Conditions: ZIM shareholder approval, Special State Share Approval, regulatory approvals (e.g., antitrust), no Material Adverse Effect

Exhibits (3)

6-K

99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2