M&A Deal Summary

Iochpe-Maxion S.A. Acquires ArvinMeritor - Steel Wheel Business

On September 21, 2009, Iochpe-Maxion S.A. acquired automotive company ArvinMeritor - Steel Wheel Business from Meritor for 180M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Iochpe-Maxion S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Iochpe-Maxion S.A.’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Iochpe-Maxion S.A.’s 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2009-09-21
Target ArvinMeritor - Steel Wheel Business
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Iochpe-Maxion S.A.
Sellers(s) Meritor
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 180M USD

Target

ArvinMeritor - Steel Wheel Business

Brazil
ArvinMeritor - Steel Wheel Business engages in the manufacturing of automobile steel wheels and is located in Brazil.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Iochpe-Maxion S.A.

Saint Paul, Brazil

Category Company
Founded 1918
Sector Automotive
Employees17,000
DESCRIPTION

Iochpe-Maxion is a manufacturer of wheels and frames for commercial vehicles and railway freight cars and castings, with a relevant market share in each of these segments. It also has important international business, with production centers in Brazil, Mexico, and China, and sales to over 40 countries on all continents, the highlight being the markets in the United States and Latin America.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Brazil M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2009 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-23 Ingeniería y Maquinaria de Guadalupe S.A. de C.V.

Castanos, Mexico

Ingeniería y Maquinaria de Guadalupe, S.A. de C.V. manufactures railway metal frames in mexico.

Buy $195M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Meritor

Troy, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Automotive
Employees8,600
Revenue 3.0B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Meritor's corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
Meritor's corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

Meritor is a global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules, and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the commercial vehicle, transportation, and industrial sectors. Meritor was formed in 1909 and is based in Troy, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 13
Sector: Automotive M&A 7 of 11
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 9 of 11
Country: Brazil M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2009 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-03 Trucktechnic S.A.

Herstal, Belgium

Trucktechnic S.A. is a major remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation brakes and components, based in Liege, Belgium. Trucktechnic has an established reputation for quality, reliability, and outstanding service among its customer base in Western and Eastern Europe, as well as Africa and South America.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-10-30 Meritor Suspension Systems Co.

Troy, Michigan, United States

Meritor Suspension Systems Co. Inc. produces steel torsion and stabilizer bars and coil springs for the passenger car and light truck markets. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

Sell -