庞巴迪英国铁路电气部件业务被印度最大汽车和交通零部件供应商MSSL收购

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庞巴迪英国铁路电气部件业务被印度最大汽车和交通零部件供应商MSSL收购

印度最大的汽车与交通零部件供应商Motherson Sumi Systems公司（MSSL）于2月28日宣布，其旗下的全资子公司Motherson机车车辆系统有限公司(“MRSS”)(通过PKC集团有限公司)已与庞巴迪运输(车辆)英国有限公司签署了最终协议，将收购庞巴迪在英国的生产和安装用于铁路行业的电气部件和系统业务，其中包括在英国德比的电线线束、面板和机柜以及机电组件制造。

据悉，该交易是庞巴迪变革计划的一步，收购还将进一步加强了庞巴迪和MSSL之间全球合作关系。

通过这笔交易，MSSL将扩大其对庞巴迪运输公司的电气和布线系统的供应，以覆盖英国的铁路车辆项目。这项交易包括在无债务和无现金的基础上转让资产、雇员和库存，价值约为1087万英镑。在截至2018年12月31日的日历年中，该业务的收入为3600万英镑(待确认)。这笔交易将根据惯例完成，预计将在2019年4月至6月期间完成。

MSSL通过PKC集团(于2017年3月收购)，涉足主要在欧洲和北美区域的铁路机车车辆用线束制造业务。而PKC集团于2015年通过收购Kabel-Technik-Polska Sp进入铁路车辆业务，并于2016年与庞巴迪运输签订了全球合作伙伴协议。现在，随着MRSS和庞巴迪运输之间这一最终协议的执行，这种合作关系将扩展到英国。

Motherson Rolling Stock Systems GB Limited (“MRSS”) (a wholly owned  subsidiary* of Motherson Sumi Systems (“MSSL”) through PKC Group Ltd.) has signed a definitive agreement with Bombardier Transportation (Rolling Stock) UK Ltd. (“Bombardier”) to acquire Bombardier’s assets in connection with the production and installation of electrical components and systems for applications in the rail industry, comprising among others the manufacturing of wiring harnesses, panel and cabinet build and electromechanical assemblies in Derby, UK.

MRSS will enter into a lease agreement for the part of Bombardier’s Derby site currently occupied by the business and will continue to operate the business with its current employees. Through this transaction, MSSL will expand its supply of electricals and wiring systems to Bombardier Transportation, to cover UK rolling stock projects. The transaction includes transfer of assets, employee and inventories, on a debt-free and cash-free basis and is valued at approximately £ 10.87 million (subject to customary adjustments). The revenue of said business was £ 36 million (provisional) during the calendar year ending December 31, 2018. The transaction is subject to customary closing events and expected to be completed between April and June 2019.

MSSL, through PKC Group (acquired in March, 2017), is engaged with the manufacturing of wiring harnesses for rolling stock, mainly in Europe and North America. PKC Group entered the rolling stock business by acquiring Kabel – Technik – Polska Sp. z o.o. (“KTP”) in 2015 and executed a global partnership agreement with Bombardier Transportation GmbH in 2016. Now, with the execution of this definitive agreement between MRSS and BTROS, the relationship will expand to the United Kingdom.

Mr. V. C. Sehgal, Chairman, MSSL said, “I would like to congratulate the team for enhancing the partnership between PKC and Bombardier under the global partnership agreement, and for continuing to win the confidence of our partners and customers in the rolling stock business.”

Mr. Bart Vantorre, President of Bombardier Transportation Rolling Stock Equipment said, “This milestone is testament to the progress we continue to make on the Bombardier Transportation transformation agenda. Our long-standing relationship with Motherson and their deep expertise in electrical distribution make them the ideal partner for us as we continue to tirelessly serve our UK customers.”

Mr. André Gerstner, President, Rolling Stock Business, PKC Group said, “This is a great opportunity to expand our global partnership with Bombardier Transportation, strengthen our market position and our customer serving footprint. It is in line with our sustainable growth strategy through customer, geographical and product diversification. We are excited to add a new home for MRSS in the UK and look forward to welcoming the new team.”