The Nasdaq-listed owner said SIPSA, a holding company controlled by the Menendez family, has agreed to sell 25.32m shares at $4 each to private equity fund Southern Cross, lifting the latter’s stake from 67% to 85%.

SIPSA has the option of buying the ocean business for a price yet to be determined as part of the deal.

The $101m transaction is expected to close in the next 60 days.

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