CVC Finalizes Agreement to Sell Leading Peruvian Cash Management Firm Hermes to Loomis

CVC Finalizes Agreement to Sell Leading Peruvian Cash Management Firm Hermes to Loomis

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners has agreed to sell its entire stake in Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A. to Loomis in a deal valued at SEK 4 billion, representing a full exit for its investment fund. Hermes, a leading cash management and secure logistics provider in Peru, has built a strong market presence since its founding in 1985, serving around 1,000 clients across multiple industries. Over the past six years, the company has achieved steady growth through service expansion, enhanced data utilization, and improved risk management, supported by CVC’s ownership. With operations spanning 19 branches and a workforce of approximately 3,200 employees, Hermes is well positioned for further development under Loomis. The transaction, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 pending approvals, reflects CVC’s continued activity in Latin America, where it has invested in several prominent businesses across diverse sectors.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 5-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — CVC Capital Partners has reached an agreement to divest its full stake in Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A. to Loomis, marking a complete exit for CVC Capital Partners VII. The transaction values the Peruvian cash management provider at SEK 4 billion (approximately PEN 1,450 million), with completion anticipated in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Established in 1985, Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A. has grown into a leading player in Peru’s cash management and secure logistics sector. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including the transportation, processing, storage, and safeguarding of cash, precious metals, and high-value minerals. It also offers ATM management and collection solutions, serving roughly 1,000 clients across sectors such as banking, retail, government, industry, and mining. Headquartered in Lima, Hermes operates 19 branches nationwide and employs around 3,200 people. The company is listed on the Lima Stock Exchange.

During its six-year partnership with CVC, Hermes has maintained consistent growth by expanding its service portfolio, utilizing proprietary data capabilities to identify new revenue opportunities, and strengthening its risk management practices. The company has also deepened its relationships with key clients, positioning itself for continued expansion under new ownership.

Fernando Pinto, Partner and Head of Latin America at CVC, highlighted the company’s progress, noting that Hermes has demonstrated strong resilience and adaptability while maintaining high service standards in a complex operating environment. He expressed confidence that the business is well-positioned to continue its upward trajectory under Loomis.

Mirella Velásquez Castro, CEO of Hermes, acknowledged the role of CVC in supporting the company’s transformation, emphasizing improvements in operational capabilities, service expansion, and market positioning. She noted that Hermes is now prepared to enter its next phase of growth.

CVC has maintained a presence in Latin America for over a decade, building partnerships with several established companies across the region. Alongside Hermes, its portfolio includes investments such as Moove, a global lubricants distribution platform; Delly’s, a major foodservice company in Brazil; and Grupo GSH, a provider of hemotherapy and nuclear medicine services.

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CVC
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SOURCE: CVC Capital Partners