[caption id="attachment_22078" align="alignright" width="300"] Kenth Ohlin and Brian Kessler[/caption]
Tenneco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ohlins Racing A.B. Total consideration for the deal, which is set to close in the first quarter of 2019 subject to shareholder approval, is approximately $160 million.
Ohlins is a Swedish premium suspension manufacturer, known for its high-end hardware often used in motorsport applications as well as in the consumer automotive market.
The deal further enhances Tenneco's primary identity as a manufacturer and marketer of ride performance systems, as well as clean air solutions in the automotive industry. It comes amid a year of large acquisitions of high-profile brands for Tenneco – most notably its acquisition of US manufacturer Federal-Mogul on October 1st.
"I am delighted to welcome the Ohlins team as an important part of our new Aftermarket and Ride Performance company," said Brian Kesseler, co-CEO of Tenneco. "Ohlins' technology team will allow us to rapidly grow our product offerings for current and future customers, as well as help us win a larger share of business in developing mobility markets."
Meanwhile, Ohlins founder Kenth Ohlin, who will continue in partnership with Tenneco to employ his technological vision, said: "We are excited to continue to deliver innovative technologies that can accelerate growth with the full strength and resources of Tenneco behind us."
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