Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $11.1 Billion

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) entered a merger agreement on February 16, 2026, to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd in an all-cash deal valued at $11.1 billion. Deal Structure: Hapag-Lloyd will acquire ZIM for $35 per share in cash, representing a 57.66% premium from the stock’s last close. Company Profile: ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is