$比亚迪(SZ002594)$ $Proterra(PTRA)$ 美国本土的电动bus制造商Proterra，也是比亚迪的最大对手，在寻求Chapter 11破产后，Proterra Powered部分被Volvo拿下了。
沃尔沃集团宣布以2.1亿美元收购Proterra的电池业务，在Proterra根据美国破产法第11章提出破产保护几个月后完成的。双方计划在2024年初完成交易，沃尔沃将接管Proterra在加利福尼亚州的电池模块和电池组开发中心，以及位于南卡罗来纳州的电池组装厂。Proterra于8月申请了美国破产法第11章破产保护，是为了进行自我管理的重组。此次交易将涉及价值2.1亿美元的协议收购价格。
BURLINGAME, Calif., – Proterra Inc (Nasdaq: PTRA) (“Proterra” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced that the Company has successfully concluded the “Track B” auction of its Chapter 11 sales process and Volvo Battery Solutions LLC (“Volvo”) is the winning bidder to acquire the Proterra Powered business line.
Volvo’s acquisition is subject to the bankruptcy court’s approval, as well as regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
“We entered into the Chapter 11 process with a mission to maximize the potential of each of our product lines. Today, we have taken an important step towards that goal for our Proterra Powered business,” said Gareth Joyce, Proterra CEO.
Proterra Powered leverages the Company’s industry-leading battery technology and expertise to electrify commercial vehicles.
The Company will seek the bankruptcy court’s approval of the acquisition on November 28, 2023. The “Track A” Auction for Proterra’s Transit and Energy business lines, including the Company’s Valence fleet and energy management product, is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Additional Information
All court filings regarding the Chapter 11 sales process, as well as additional information about Proterra’s Chapter 11 proceedings are available at 网页链接 or by calling call 888-251-3076 for U.S./Canadian calls or 310-751-2617 for international calls.
Moelis & Company LLC is acting as the Company’s investment banker, FTI Consulting is acting as the Company’s financial advisor, and Paul Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as the Company’s legal advisor.
About Proterra
Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and EV technology solutions for commercial applications. With industry-leading durability and energy efficiency based on rigorous U.S. independent testing, Proterra products are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in America, with offices in Silicon Valley and South Carolina. For more information, please visit 网页链接