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Tata Motors seeks shareholder support for €3.82 billion Iveco deal
The Hindu BusinessLine··5 Sept
Tata Motors has cleared regulatory hurdles for its €3.82 billion takeover of Iveco Group and now needs shareholder support. Exor has committed its 27.06% stake; the €14.10-a-share tender opens on September 7. To reach 80% control, Tata needs another 52.94 percentage points from public shareholders. Italian regulator CONSOB approved the offer document on September 3.
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What It Means For You
- Iveco shareholders can tender shares at €14.10 each when the offer opens on September 7.
- Exor's 27.06% commitment leaves 72.94% of Iveco in public hands.
- Tata needs 52.94 more percentage points to reach the 80% control threshold.
What's Happening
- Tata cleared competition, foreign investment and regulatory approvals including European Central Bank authorisation on September 1.
- Iveco's board unanimously recommended the offer; Goldman Sachs called €14.10 fair.
- CEO Olof Persson said the combination creates a major new force in global commercial vehicles.
Why the 80% Threshold Matters
- Exor is Iveco's largest shareholder and has irrevocably committed to Tata's bid.
- Independent directors advised by Rothschild reached the same fair-value conclusion as Goldman Sachs.
- Managing director Girish Wagh said the tender presents a compelling value proposition for shareholders.
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