Regulatory Filings • Oct 3, 2022
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Kongsberg Automotive has completed the sale of a part of its Shawinigan operations in Canada
Zurich, October 3, 2022: Kongsberg Automotive ASA and its subsidiary Kongsberg
Inc (henceforth referred to as KA) have completed the sale of a part of its
Shawinigan operations (henceforth referred to as KA Shawinigan) in Canada to BRP
(Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.) through a subsidiary.
KA Shawinigan specializes in the production of a wide range of products for
powersports applications such as, sensors, actuators, electronic power steering,
wire harnesses, dashboard assemblies, etc. KA and BRP entered into a definitive
agreement for this sale on August 9, 2022, and the transaction closed on October
3, 2022.
"With this transaction, KA will actively scale up our presence in agriculture,
construction sectors, as well as the areas we excel at," says Joerg Buchheim,
President & CEO of KA. "Additionally, the net proceeds from this transaction
allows us to continue to prioritize innovation, explore new markets and invest
in growth."
About Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle
industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting
engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Our product portfolio
includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial
driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com
KA media contact:
Therese Sjoborg Skurdal
+47 982 14 059
The information in this announcement is considered inside information pursuant
to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements
pursuant section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This announcement
was published by Kongsberg Automotive's Corporate Communications contact as set
out above.
Forward-looking statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by
words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "strategy", "intends",
"estimate", "will", "may", "should" and similar expressions. The forward-looking
statements in this announcement are based upon various assumptions, which in
turn may be based on further assumptions. Although Kongsberg Automotive believes
that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these assumptions are
inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
contingencies and other important factors that are difficult or impossible to
predict and are beyond its control. Various factors could cause Kongsberg
Automotive's actual results to differ materially from those projected in a
forward-looking statement. No assurances can be given that the assumptions
underlying the forward-looking statements prove to have been correct. Kongsberg
Automotive disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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