Singapore's SATS to buy major air cargo handler in $1.1bn deal

Worldwide Flight Services purchase expands operations to more than 20 countries

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The acquisition is expected to boost earnings per share for SATS by 78%. © Reuters

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Singaporean airport services provider SATS will acquire air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services for 1.19 billion euros ($1.14 billion), strengthening its presence in the U.S. and Europe and expanding operations to more than 20 countries.

SATS will purchase WFS shares from an affiliate of investment firm Cerberus Capital Management, according to Wednesday's announcement of the proposed deal.

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