The Motley Fool--Why UPS pursued TNT. TNT has operations spread across Europe, with a major presence in countries such as Britain, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The European region accounts for a hefty two-thirds of the company's revenue. Given that the European economic uncertainty is unlikely to last long, this seems to be a good time to invest in the region. TNT holds a 9.6% share in the European express delivery market, which UPS aims to pocket with this acquisition. And if that's not enough, a significant portion of TNT's top line is also derived from fast-growing markets such as China and Brazil. UPS can now definitely look forward to gaining a strong foothold in these Asian and Latin American markets. Read more!
