A. O. Smith Announces Majority Interest of China Business Acquired by CPE; A. O. Smith to Retain 19% Stake and Long-Term Brand License
A. O. Smith signed definitive agreements under which CPE will acquire an 81% stake in its China business, which values the unit at roughly $400 million cash-free and debt-free. A.
Key figures
- Deal Value Usd
- $400 million (cash-free, debt-free; >$500 million including licensing NPV)
- Stake sold
- 81%
- Stake retained
- 19%
- Cash repatriation
- $80 million
- China business valuation
- $400 million
- Total value including licensing
- >$500 million
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