the Largest steel company of Germany, ThyssenKrupp AG, completely sells the business of manufacturing of Elevator technology to the consortium led by Advent funds, Cinven and RAG. The relevant decision of the Executive Board was approved Thursday night by the Supervisory Board, saying in a press release of the company.
"Agreement of purchase and sale is signed. The closing of the transaction is expected by the end of the current fiscal year. The purchase price amounts to 17.2 billion euros," - said in ThyssenKrupp.
the Deal is subject to approval by the competition authority of the EU. ThyssenKrupp does not expect that the authorities will have any reservations.
Proceeds from the sale of the money will remain on the company's balance sheet and will be used for the development of the remaining units.
"We not only got very good selling price, but also can quickly complete the transaction. Now it is imperative for us to find the best possible balance for the use of funds. We will reduce the debt ThyssenKrupp extent necessary, and at the same time, to invest as much as is reasonable, in the company's development," said Martina Merz, CEO of ThyssenKrupp.
In the course of negotiations with employee representatives and trade Union IG Metall, buyers of Elevator business has provided employment security, reported the press service of ThyssenKrupp. In addition, it was agreed that the buyers will continue to manage the business as a global group. The main office will remain in Germany.
Earlier it was reported that because of the differences in the strategy of development of the steel division, the Supervisory Board was replaced by Director of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe. Zarabativali last days Premal Desai planned over the next five years to spend on upgrading metallurgical equipment additional € 800 million.
This would allow Thyssenkrupp to solve the problem of backlog is the quality of steel in Europe. According to analysts, at present the company can't afford these investments. However, the financial crisis should be resolved as a result of sale of division on manufacture of Elevator equipment.
