Capital market-relevant press releases May 7, 2004 2:00 AM
Strong partnership in vehicle development
ThyssenKrupp Automotive acquires interest in Bertrandt AG
ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG, Bochum, is buying a 25.2 percent stake in Bertrandt AG, Ehningen. The partnership will strengthen the positions of both companies in the international auto industry. For customers the move will result in an optimum combination of ThyssenKrupp Automotive`s body, chassis and powertrain activities and Bertrandt`s development know-how.
The two companies share the aim of offering the international auto industry complete expertise in terms of technology, development, processes and production. The move is designed to meet increasing market requirements as manufacturers outsource larger projects from modules through to complete vehicles. The acquisition is still subject to the approval of the Federal Cartel Office.
ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG
ThyssenKrupp Automotive ranks among the world`s major automotive suppliers, with around 130 production sites in 17 countries manufacturing tailor-made components, modules and systems for the body, chassis and powertrain areas in all key markets. ThyssenKrupp Automotive is world market leader in body parts, engine components such as crankshafts and assembled camshafts, as well as electronic, electrical or mechanical steering columns and steering systems. The company also leads the way in air spring and suspension systems, axles and complete chassis. In fiscal 2002/2003 ThyssenKrupp Automotive employed over 41,000 people and achieved sales of around 6.3 billion euros.
Bertrandt AG
Since its formation in 1974 Bertrandt AG has developed into one of Europe`s leading engineering partners in the international auto industry. Today around 3,000 employees at 20 sites located in direct proximity to customers in Europe and the USA develop tailored solutions from individual components to modules to complete vehicle derivatives. Listed since 1996, in fiscal 2002/2003 Bertrandt generated total output of 226.9 million euros and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 6.1 million euros.
Contacts:
ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG
Executive Office/Public Relations
Viktor Braun
Tel.: +49 234 / 919 - 6012
Fax: +49 234 / 919 - 6014
E-mail: viktor.braun@tka.thyssenkrupp.com
Bertrandt AG
Corporate Communications
Anja Schauser, Imre Szerdahelyi
Tel.: +49 7034 / 656 - 4037 und 4471
Fax: +49 7034 / 656 - 4090
E-mail: anja.schauser@de.bertrandt.com, imre.szerdahelyi@de.bertrandt.com