Tenneco announces Federal-Mogul acquisition

Tenneco will operate the combined businesses under a structure designed to successfully integrate the businesses

Tenneco announces Federal-Mogul acquisition
The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2018.

Tenneco announced on Wednesday, 11 April that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul, a global supplier to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket.

Federal-Mogul is being acquired from Icahn Enterprises L.P. for a total consideration of $5.4 billion to be funded through cash, Tenneco equity and assumption of debt.

Tenneco also announced its intention to separate the combined businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off to shareholders, that will establish an aftermarket and ride performance company and a powertrain technology company.

The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2018, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions, with the separation occurring in the second half of 2019.

“This is a landmark day for Tenneco with an acquisition that will transform the company by creating two strong leading global companies, each in an excellent position to capture opportunities unique to their respective markets,” said Brian Kesseler, chief executive officer, Tenneco.

“Additonal value creation”

“Federal-Mogul brings strong brands, products and capabilities that are complementary to Tenneco’s portfolio and in line with our successful growth strategies.

“Unleashing two new product focused companies with even stronger portfolios will allow them to move faster in executing on their specific growth priorities.”

Carl C. Icahn, chairman of Icahn Enterprises, stated: “Icahn Enterprises acquired majority control of Federal-Mogul in 2008 when we saw an out-of-favor market opportunity for a great company.

“During that time, we have built one of the leading global suppliers of automotive products.

“I am very proud of the business we have built at Federal-Mogul and agree with Tenneco regarding the tremendous value in the business combination and separation into two companies.

“We expect to be meaningful stockholders of Tenneco going forward and are excited about the prospects for additional value creation.”

Upon completion of the acquisition, Tenneco will operate the combined businesses under a structure designed to begin concurrently the successful integration of Tenneco and Federal-Mogul and the separation of the aftermarket and ride performance and the powertrain technology companies.

Aftermarket and ride performance

The strategic combination of Tenneco’s ride performance business with Federal-Mogul’s Motorparts business aims to establish a global aftermarket leader with an impressive portfolio of some of the strongest brands in the aftermarket including Monroe, Walker, Wagner, Champion, Fel-Pro and MOOG.

The company’s broader aftermarket product coverage, stronger distribution channels, and enhanced channel development will strengthen its position in established and high growth markets (China and India), and drive success through new mobility models and capturing evolving e-commerce opportunities.

On the OE side of the business, the combination creates a portfolio of braking and advanced suspension technologies and capabilities that set the foundation for meeting changing performance requirements for comfort and safety, and ultimately reinventing the ride of the future with new solutions for ride differentiation and capitalising on electrification and autonomous driving trends.

Powertrain technology

The powertrain technology company hopes to be one of the largest pure play powertrain suppliers through the combination of Tenneco’s Clean Air product line and Federal Mogul’s Powertrain business, bringing together companies with reputations for innovation in meeting the changing needs of customers.

The combined business will offer a robust portfolio of products and systems solutions, from the engine to the tailpipe, to improve engine performance and meet tightening criteria pollutant regulations and fuel economy standards.

With its global scale, the company will drive content growth due to the demand for improved engine performance, tightening emissions regulations, light vehicle hybridisation and expanded market opportunities with commercial truck and off-highway customers.

“Today’s announcement is an extension of Tenneco’s proven strategies for delivering profitable growth and will accelerate each company’s ability to capitalise on trends that are fundamentally changing our industry,” said Gregg Sherrill, executive chairman, Tenneco.

“This is a major step forward in building an even stronger position with the combination of strategically aligned companies and the subsequent separation of the businesses, realigned in such a way to unlock shareholder value.”

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