Latécoère Enters into an Agreement to Acquire Bombardier’s Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Business in Querétar...
December 31 2019 - 1:00AM
Latécoère and Bombardier announced that the companies have entered
into a definitive agreement, whereby Latécoère will acquire
Bombardier’s electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) assets
in Querétaro, Mexico. The two companies also concluded a long-term
supply agreement that will see Latécoère supply Bombardier with
electrical wiring interconnection systems.
The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals
and is expected to close in the first half of 2020.
Approximately 700 skilled employees are dedicated to the
manufacture of EWIS at Bombardier’s facility in Querétaro. Under
the long-term supply agreement, Latécoère will continue to supply
the EWIS for all Bombardier Aviation platforms, including Global,
Challenger and Learjet aircraft from the current location to
support Bombardier’s requirements. The annual turnover of the
business is anticipated to be around USD 80 million.
“This acquisition reflects our willingness to emerge as a
leading player in the global consolidation movement in the
aeronautics sector,” said Yannick Assouad, CEO of Latécoère. “We
keep deploying our manufacturing footprint on an international
scale with a strong desire to strengthen our presence in the areas
closest to our customers,” she added.
“This agreement exemplifies Bombardier’s focus on streamlining
its activities to foster a strong and efficient aviation
franchise,” said Paul Sislian, Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier
Aviation. “With Latécoère’s reputation for excellence, this new
partnership will result in a winning combination for both our
companies.”
Under the terms of the transaction, Latécoère will pay
Bombardier a cash consideration of USD 50 million. The transaction
further supports Bombardier Aviation’s transformation and sharpens
the company’s focus on its core manufacturing capabilities. The
skilled employees who manufacture the main harnesses and electrical
subassemblies in Querétaro will bring years of experience and value
to Latécoère. The sale will not impact the remainder of
Bombardier’s operations at its Querétaro site, which will continue
to produce major structures for Bombardier aircraft, such as the
aft fuselage for the Global family of business aircraft – including
the company’s flagship Global 7500 jet – the most complex aircraft
component manufactured in Mexico.
About LatécoèreLatécoère is a
tier 1 partner to major international aircraft manufacturers
(Airbus, Embraer, Dassault, Boeing and Bombardier), in all segments
of the aeronautical market (commercial, regional, corporate and
military aircraft), specializing in two fields:
- Aerostructures (58% of total revenue): fuselage sections and
doors.
- Interconnexion systems (42% of total revenue): onboard wiring,
electrical harnesses and avionics bays.
At 31 December 2018, Latécoère employed 4,958 people in 13
different countries. Latécoère, a French corporation (société
anonyme) with capital of €189,637,036 divided into 94,818,518
shares with a par value of €2 per share, is listed on Euronext
Paris - Compartment B. ISIN codes: FR0000032278 - Reuters: LAEP.PA
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