Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor to WALLENIUS SOL in connection with its acquisition of Mann Lines, a family-owned provider of liner Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and container vessel services, logistics, and forwarding.

Headquartered in Northern Europe, Mann Lines specializes in RoRo and container vessel logistics, offering regular scheduled services connecting Northern Europe and the U.K. In addition to its core shipping operations, the company provides a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions, including ship agency, stevedoring, warehousing, customs clearance, forwarding, and European express freight services. Over the years, Mann Lines has built a strong reputation for reliability and customer-centric logistics solutions across its key markets.

WALLENIUS SOL, established in 2019 as a partnership between Wallenius Lines and the Swedish Orient Line (SOL), is an innovative shipping company focused on strengthening transportation infrastructure in the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea. The company operates a fleet specializing in RoRo traffic, offering flexible tonnage solutions for a variety of cargo types, including trailers, containers, and high-and-heavy cargo requiring onboard lifting. With a strategic presence across northern Finland, Sweden, Germany, the Benelux region, and the U.K., WALLENIUS SOL plays a vital role in connecting key trade routes.