Titan International to sell ITM undercarriage unit for $285M

Titan International Inc. (NYSE:TWI) has agreed to sell its Italtractor ITM undercarriage business to USCO S.p.A. for a purchase price of $207 million, with the potential for additional $6 million in earnout payments based on ITM's performance in 2026. The deal is subject to adjustments based on ITM's net assets and financial position at closing, which could add another $23 million to the transaction.

Titan is expected to receive around $49 million in dividends from ITM, with an additional $11 million anticipated before the closing. Together, these factors should provide Titan with up to approximately $285 million in total cash value. By selling the ITM unit, Titan aims to concentrate on its core wheel and tire operations, reduce existing debt, and invest in growth opportunities such as acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

Titan's President and CEO, Paul Reitz, emphasized that the transaction aligns with the company's transformation strategy, allowing it to focus resources on its primary business while pursuing accretive growth. The transaction is anticipated to conclude in early January 2027, pending the fulfillment of closing conditions and regulatory approvals.