India regulator clears Honda bid to buy extra 21% stake in Astemo from Hitachi

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The Competition Commission of India has cleared Honda Motor's proposal to acquire an additional 21% stake in automotive components manufacturer Astemo from Hitachi. As part of the deal, Honda will buy 21% of Astemo's common shares from Hitachi for about 152.3 billion yen, or 941.7 million dollars. Following the transaction, Honda's voting rights in Astemo will rise from 40% to 61%, while Hitachi's holding will decline from 40% to 19%, and the 20% stake held by Japanese investment fund JICC-01 Limited Partnership will remain unchanged. After the deal is completed, Astemo will become a consolidated subsidiary of Honda, and Honda plans to steer Astemo's expansion as a global automotive supplier while an initial public offering continues to be considered. The transaction is scheduled to close in the first quarter of the financial year ending 31 March 2027, subject to regulatory clearances and customary closing requirements.

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Hitachi, Ltd.
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▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Hitachi sells 21% stake in Astemo to Honda, reducing its holding from 40% to 19%.

Electrification & Mobility▲
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Honda increases stake in Astemo to 61%, gaining control and consolidating it as a subsidiary.

Off-coverage companies 2

JICC-01 Limited Partnershipi
Private± MixedCapitalrelevance

JICC-01's 20% stake remains unchanged; no direct impact mentioned.

Astemo, Ltd.i
Private± Mixedrelevance