French car parts maker Valeo said today it was in talks to sell an electrical wiring unit with sales of 545 million euros ($743.3 million) to German automotive supplierLeoni. Valeo said in a statement that the sale of Valeo Connective Systems to Leoni could be completed by the end of the year.
Valeo has announced that it is in negotiation with Leoni regarding the possible sale of its wiring harness activity, Valeo Connective Systems, which generated sales of EUR545m and an EBITDA of EUR36m in 2006.
It employed 11,700 people at 12 industrial sites, including 9 in cost-competitive countries at 30 June 2007.
Subject to consultation of the employee representative committees and approval by the antitrust authorities, the negotiation could be completed by year end.
Subject to consultation of the employee representative committees and approval by the antitrust authorities, the negotiation could be completed by year end.
The divestiture of the wiring harness activity is in line with Valeo’s strategy, announced at the last AGM, to focus its product offer on solutions in the Domains of Driving Assistance, Powertrain Efficiency and Comfort Enhancement.
This sale is a step in the plan to divest activities amounting to around EUR2bn of sales by the end of 2008.