BorgWarner Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Sevcon

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sevcon, Inc., a global player in electrification technologies. Sevcon complements BorgWarner's power electronics capabilities utilized to provide electrified propulsion solutions.

"This acquisition supports our existing strategy to supply leading technology for all types of propulsion systems; combustion, hybrid and electric," said James Verrier, President and CEO of BorgWarner. "We look forward to welcoming Sevcon's talented employees to BorgWarner."

The completion of the transaction is subject to certain terms and conditions, including the approval of Sevcon's stockholders and receipt of required competition law approval.  The expected enterprise value of the transaction at closing is approximately $200 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017 subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions. 

About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. BWA is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries, the company employs approximately 27,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.

About Sevcon
Sevcon is a global supplier of control and power solutions for zero-emission, electric and hybrid vehicles. Its products control on- and off-road vehicle speed and movement, integrate specialized functions, optimize energy consumption and help reduce air pollution. Sevcon's Bassi Division produces battery chargers for electric vehicles; power management and uninterrupted power source systems for industrial, medical and telecom applications; and electronic instrumentation for battery laboratories. The company supplies customers from its operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, China and the Asia Pacific region, as well as through an international dealer network. Learn more about Sevcon at www.sevcon.com.

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