Louis-Dreyfus family, InfraVia enter exclusive negotiations for majority stake

LDA specialises in three growing segments: transport and logistics for industrial equipment, mainly through dedicated roro vessels; maintenance of offshore windfarms; and installation and maintenance of submarine telecom and power cables. The company currently manages a fleet of 23 vessels and generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts.

As first highlighted by OWJ in January 2025, the family owned company – which was recently selected by Vattenfall to build, own and operate up to three service operation vessels (SOVs) under long-term contracts – decided to seek an investor and offer up to a majority stake in LDA.

As part of the transaction, InfraVia, through its fund InfraVia European Fund VI, would acquire an 80% stake in LDA to support the group’s development. The Louis-Dreyfus family would retain 20% ownership and Edouard Louis-Dreyfus would remain president.

In a statement, LDA said, “This transaction would allow LDA to invest a billion Euros over the next few years, enabling the group to more than double the size of its fleet and accelerate its development in technological innovation, energy transition and the design of tomorrow’s navigation modes and maritime services.

“With InfraVia as a shareholder, LDA would accelerate its ambitions to become a leading maritime infrastructure group active in high-value-added growth segments and a driving force behind the maritime energy transition.

“With extensive experience supporting companies across various infrastructure sectors, InfraVia has the necessary expertise to support these ambitions and accelerate the group’s digitalisation and energy transition.”