Crossminds guides Hametha in the acquisition of MAES Tankstations

Hametha

Hametha B.V., originally known as A.A. de Haan Minerale Oliën, is a family business founded in 1959. The company is based in Alblasserdam, with its current headquarters in Oosterhout. Hametha operates in fuel station management and tank storage, and it invests in strategic locations, logistics activities, and long-term relationships with over 1,200 employees. Led by the second and third generations of the De Haan family, the company focuses on sustainability, continuity, and value development.

MAES Tankstations

MAES is a company founded in the 1960s as a local business for the sale of lubricants. It has grown into a network of nearly 300 fuel stations in Belgium. They offer various fuel cards and aim to provide quality products at the lowest prices. The MAES fuel card, Hybrid Card, and Mobility Card are among their key products, offering customers access to over 1,700 fuel stations. MAES strives to deliver the highest quality products at the best possible prices.

About the transaction

The Brabant-based family business Hametha has quietly acquired over 300 fuel stations from the Belgian company MAES, doubling their revenue to €2 billion in a single move. The acquisition includes fuel stations operating under the MAES, Esso, and Shell brands. Hametha already operates about 175 fuel stations in the Netherlands under the Haan brand, including several Exxon Mobil stations. Additionally, Hametha is active in fuel storage with terminals in Dordrecht and Antwerp. Brothers Dirk and Luc Maes, former co-CEOs of MAES, have sold their shares, and Gilbert van Rens has been appointed as the new CEO. Read the full article here.

Crossminds

The transaction was guided by Marco du Pré and Jeroen Elst from Crossminds.