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Calsonic Kansei to Acquire Magneti Marelli in a $7.1 Billion Transaction

10.22.18

The Firm is representing KKR’s wholly owned portfolio company Calsonic Kansei in the acquisition from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. of its automotive components business Magneti Marelli S.p.A. The transaction values Magneti Marelli at approximately €6.2 billion ($7.1 billion). The combined businesses of Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli will create a top ten global independent automotive components supplier, based on total revenue. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

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