Deal would create global leader in emerging electric commercial vehicle industry
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation announced that it has made a conditional offer to buy the Smith Electric Vehicles business based in the U.K. (“Smith UK Division”) from Tanfield Group Plc. (“Tanfield”). The offer is conditional upon successful financing by Smith U.S. and shareholder approvals on the part of Tanfield. The board of Tanfield has granted Smith U.S. a four month period of exclusivity.
In connection with the purchase of the Smith UK Division, the transaction includes the purchase of all of
the Smith U.S. common stock currently held by Tanfield, as well as the License Agreement by and
between Tanfield and Smith U.S., and the intellectual property necessary to allow the combined
businesses to operate globally. Smith U.S. has retained Jefferies & Company, Inc. as its advisor on the
transaction.
Source: Smith Electric Vehicles“Once completed, this transaction will create a unified entity that will be well positioned globally for growth in the rapidly expanding electric commercial vehicle market,” said Bryan Hansel, CEO of Smith U.S.
“We believe this combination will create operational efficiencies and market synergies that will help Smith continue its strong sales momentum and cost reductions.”
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