Isuzu Acquires UD Trucks for $2.2 Billion

Isuzu acquires UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for about $2.2 billion

Isuzu acquires UD Trucks from the Volvo Group

Isuzu Motors has acquired Japan-based UD Trucks (formerly long known as Nissan Diesel) from the Volvo Group for about $2.2 billion, company said recently.

The transaction is estimated to have a positive impact on the Volvo Group’s operating income in the second quarter of close to $230 million and increase the Volvo Group’s net cash position by about $2.2 billion, Volvo officials said in a press release.

Under the deal, the two original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) created a 20-year strategic alliance within commercial vehicles, and upon completion of the acquisition, it became operational.

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The alliance between Volvo and Isuzu is now entering the next phase to derive potential synergies in areas that will encompass:

Forming a technology partnership, intended to leverage the parties’ complementary areas of expertise within both well-known and new technologies. They also will create a larger volume base to support investments for technology.
Creating the best long-term conditions for a stronger heavy-duty truck business for UD Trucks and Isuzu Motors in Japan and across international markets by transferring ownership of the complete UD Trucks business from the Volvo Group to Isuzu Motors.
Exploring further opportunities for even broader and deeper collaboration within the commercial vehicle businesses across geographical areas and product lines for future urban logistics solutions.
Exploring cooperation in the areas of purchasing and logistics, leveraging common technology, as well as the complementary geographical footprint and volume expansion.

Volvo and Isuzu will establish a Joint Alliance Office, with facilities both in Japan and Sweden, which will be overseen by an Alliance Board encompassing the Isuzu president, the Volvo Group chief executive officer and other key executives from the two groups.