IFCO welcomes Stonepeak as new co-investor alongside Triton

The investment supports continued expansion of IFCO’s SmartCycle, digital services, and sustainability initiatives, helping customers strengthen fresh food supply chain resilience and accelerate the shift to reusable packaging.

Munich, Germany, December 9, 2025: IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, announces Stonepeak as a new co-investor following the divestment of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Stonepeak invests alongside Triton, who has been a shareholder in IFCO since 2019.  The investment supports continued improvements in network capacity, service reliability, and digital capabilities for IFCO customers.

Stonepeak: a strong strategic fit for IFCO’s future

Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, with a portfolio that spans the breadth of the transportation and logistics sector, from supply chain and cold storage businesses to intermodal assets and environmental services. Their long-term investment approach and deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure make them an excellent strategic partner for IFCO. This alignment supports IFCO’s ambition to continue to scale the circular economy business model globally, advance digital capabilities, and accelerate the adoption of reusable packaging solutions.

Supporting IFCO’s next phase of growth

Having Stonepeak as a co-investor provides added momentum for IFCO’s global strategy, including:

• Supporting IFCO’s growth, in particular in the US, while advancing sustainability and circular economy initiatives
• Scaling automation, digital tracking, and data-driven customer services
• Strengthening IFCO’s global supply chain network for growers, producers, and retailers
• Driving innovation in reusable packaging across the supply chain

Together, Triton and Stonepeak bring a strong combination of sector knowledge, financial strength, and long-term commitment that will support IFCO in delivering value for customers and driving circularity at scale.

“We are delighted to welcome Stonepeak as a new co-investor. Stonepeak’s expertise in critical infrastructure and their long-term, value-driven approach make them an ideal partner for IFCO. Their contribution will help us further strengthen the capabilities our customers rely on at scale. We thank ADIA for their partnership over the years, and value Triton’s continued support and expertise. We are pleased that Triton will continue to support IFCO in a value-creating way through their deep expertise in our growth strategy and areas such as digital transformation and M&A. Triton’s ongoing commitment is a strong sign of trust in IFCO and confidence in our potential.  We look forward to working closely with Triton and Stonepeak as we enter this exciting next chapter,” said Mike Pooley, CEO of IFCO.

Nikolaus Woloszczuk, Senior Managing Director at Stonepeak, added, “IFCO’s market-leading logistics network, strong customer relationships, history of innovation, and essential role in the global grocery supply chain give us tremendous confidence in the continued success of the business. We are excited to partner with Triton to support IFCO along this growth trajectory and deliver even greater value for its customers.”

Stephan Förschle, Partner and Co-Head of Business Services at Triton, added; “We would like to thank ADIA for the trustful collaboration up to this point. IFCO has seen an exceptional development in the previous five years and we continue to see significant growth potential for the company going forward. We are looking forward to further developing IFCO together with our advisory board, Stonepeak, and the management team.”

About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $80 billion of assets under management. Through its investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, with a focus on downside protection and strong risk-adjusted returns. Stonepeak, as sponsor of private equity and credit investment vehicles, provides capital, operational support, and committed partnership to grow investments in its target sectors, which include digital infrastructure, energy and energy transition, transport and logistics, and real estate. Stonepeak is headquartered in New York with offices in Houston, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.stonepeak.com.

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