General Cable Completes Sale of Its North American Automotive Ignition Wire Business

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

General Cable Corporation BGC today announced that it has completed the sale of its North American automotive ignition wire business to Standard Motor Products, Inc. SMP for cash consideration of approximately $71 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding borrowings.

General Cable BGC, a Fortune 500 Company, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial and communications markets. For more information about General Cable visit our Website at www.generalcable.com.

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