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ZF Friedrichshafen AG Acquires ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV

On November 29, 2011, ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquired electrical equipment company ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV from Suzlon Energy for 445M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-11-29
Target ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Sellers(s) Suzlon Energy
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 445M GBP

Target

ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV

Lommel, Belgium
ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV produces global wind turbine gearbox and industrial gearbox designer, manufacturer and supplier, with a leading position (by MW supplied) in the wind turbine gearbox market.

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Buyer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Friedrichshafen, Germany
Category Company
Founded 1915
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis technologies.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 7
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-15 ZF TRW Automotive Holdings

Livonia, Michigan, United States

ZF TRW Automotive is a supplier of automotive systems, modules and components. The company focuses on safety-related products and its business lines are braking and steering, occupant safety systems, and engine valves, fasteners, and body control systems. ZF TRW Automotive is based in Livonia, Michigan.

Buy $13.5B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Suzlon Energy

Pune, India
Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Renewable Energy
Employees8,100
Revenue 107.6B INR (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Suzlon Energy is a wind energy company that manufactures a comprehensive range of wind turbines, which are designed by engineering teams in Germany, the Netherlands, and India. As a low-cost manufacturer, Suzlon exports the equipment to international markets, including the US and Europe. Suzlon Energy was founded in 1995 and is based in Pune, Maharashtra.

DEAL STATS #
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Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Senvion

Hamburg, Germany

Senvion is a manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines. Senvion is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Buy €1.4B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-29 Senvion

Hamburg, Germany

Senvion is a manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines. Senvion is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Sell $1.2B
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