We have advised Apax Funds (Apax) in connection with their acquisition of a controlling stake in Sedex Information Exchange Ltd (Sedex), a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions.
Founded in 2004, Sedex was founded to make global supply chains more ethical and sustainable, protecting workers, reducing risk and driving lasting improvement across the industries and geographies worldwide. That founding purpose remains central to Sedex’s strategy today. SHLM’s decision to retain a significant minority stake reflects its confidence that Sedex’s founding values will be strengthened under the Apax Funds’ ownership.
The transaction marks a successful exit for LDC, the company’s existing minority investor, whose 2023 investment supported the evolution of Sedex’s data platform, assessment tools and broader solutions, contributing to more than a doubling of revenues between 2022 and 2025.
With increasing scrutiny on supply chains from regulators, investors and consumers, the investment will enable Sedex to further scale its platform and assessment capabilities. This will support deeper visibility and more effective risk management for customers and the wider supply chain ecosystem. Growth will be driven by deeper penetration in core fast-moving consumer goods and retail markets, expansion into new sectors and geographies, broader coverage of risk factors, and enhanced audit intelligence.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
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