Tata Motors launches tender offer for Iveco Group; deal values company at €3.82 billion
Tata Motors has launched a €14.1-per-share cash tender offer for Iveco Group, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at €3.82 billion. Backed by Iveco’s largest shareholder Exor, the deal targets full acquisition and delisting, amid strong Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales.
Tata Motors has initiated a voluntary tender offer for all shares of Italian vehicle manufacturer Iveco Group, at €14.1 per share, which includes a dividend. The €3.82 billion deal, announced by Tata Motors CV and Iveco Group, aims to acquire 100% of the company's shares and delist it from Euronext Milan.
To finance the transaction, Tata Motors secured a bridge financing commitment from Morgan Stanley. Exor, Iveco's largest shareholder and the Agnelli family-owned investment company, has also pledged its support by tendering its 27% stake. Iveco's board has given the transaction its full support.
Tata Motors' Managing Director and CEO, Girish Wagh, hailed the tender offer as a significant milestone in uniting two complementary organizations. He expressed pride in Iveco's heritage, people, and brands, and confidence in the combined entity's ability to create a stronger, globally competitive commercial vehicle business. Wagh emphasized Tata Motors' respect for Iveco and its commitment to its growth and future technologies.
The tender offer, which opened on September 7, will give Iveco shareholders the opportunity to vote on the matter in October. The proposed transaction seeks to result in the acquisition of all Iveco shares and delist the company from Euronext Milan.
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