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Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement
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Allison to Acquire Dana Inc.'s Off-Highway Business in New Agreement

Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. This acquisition aligns with Allison’s strategic priorities to expand its emerging markets footprint, enhance core technologies and deliver strong financial results. Upon completion of the transaction, Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions to more customers and end users worldwide.

“This acquisition marks a transformative milestone in our commitment to empowering our current and future customers with propulsion and drivetrain solutions that Improve the Way the World Works,” said David Graziosi, Allison Transmission Chair and CEO. “We look forward to harnessing this momentum to increase value for all of our stakeholders worldwide.”

Dana’s Off-Highway business operates in over 25 countries and serves a global customer base supported by approximately 11,000 employees. Providing solutions for a wide range of applications in construction, forestry, agriculture, specialty, aftermarket, industrial and mining segments, this business is recognised for its industry-leading powertrain technologies, encompassing axles, propulsion solutions and drivetrain components. Additionally, it specialises in hybrid and electric drive systems tailored to customer needs and is further distinguished by its global network of manufacturing facilities and technical centers.

“Dana’s off-highway business has long been committed to delivering innovative solutions for off-highway applications, and we are confident that under Allison’s ownership, the team will be well-positioned to continue that legacy,” said R. Bruce McDonald, Dana Chair and CEO. “This agreement represents a strategic opportunity to ensure the ongoing success of the business, while allowing Dana to focus on our core priorities. We look forward to seeing the off-highway business thrive under Allison’s leadership.”

The combined company will utilise its expanded global presence and technical expertise to realize new growth opportunities and develop differentiated solutions that meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. Allison     will deploy a transition and integration process across the business that continues to support customers, employees, suppliers and partners.

Transaction details
The acquisition of the Dana off-highway business is expected to be immediately accretive to Allison’s diluted earnings per share and is anticipated to generate annual run-rate synergies of approximately $120 million. Allison intends to finance the transaction using a combination of cash on the company’s balance sheet and debt. The acquisition was approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors, and it is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals.

BofA Securities and KPMG LLP are serving as Allison’s financial and transaction advisors respectively, and Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor. Barclays, BofA Securities and Citigroup provided committed financing in connection with the transaction. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as Dana’s financial advisors. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as Dana’s legal counsel. EY Corporate Finance is serving as Dana’s transaction advisor.

Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide.

Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. This acquisition aligns with Allison’s strategic priorities to expand its emerging markets footprint, enhance core technologies and deliver strong financial results. Upon completion of the transaction, Allison will be able to offer a wider range of commercial-duty powertrain and industrial solutions to more customers and end users worldwide.“This acquisition marks a transformative milestone in our commitment to empowering our current and future customers with propulsion and drivetrain solutions that Improve the Way the World Works,” said David Graziosi, Allison Transmission Chair and CEO. “We look forward to harnessing this momentum to increase value for all of our stakeholders worldwide.”Dana’s Off-Highway business operates in over 25 countries and serves a global customer base supported by approximately 11,000 employees. Providing solutions for a wide range of applications in construction, forestry, agriculture, specialty, aftermarket, industrial and mining segments, this business is recognised for its industry-leading powertrain technologies, encompassing axles, propulsion solutions and drivetrain components. Additionally, it specialises in hybrid and electric drive systems tailored to customer needs and is further distinguished by its global network of manufacturing facilities and technical centers.“Dana’s off-highway business has long been committed to delivering innovative solutions for off-highway applications, and we are confident that under Allison’s ownership, the team will be well-positioned to continue that legacy,” said R. Bruce McDonald, Dana Chair and CEO. “This agreement represents a strategic opportunity to ensure the ongoing success of the business, while allowing Dana to focus on our core priorities. We look forward to seeing the off-highway business thrive under Allison’s leadership.”The combined company will utilise its expanded global presence and technical expertise to realize new growth opportunities and develop differentiated solutions that meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. Allison     will deploy a transition and integration process across the business that continues to support customers, employees, suppliers and partners.Transaction detailsThe acquisition of the Dana off-highway business is expected to be immediately accretive to Allison’s diluted earnings per share and is anticipated to generate annual run-rate synergies of approximately $120 million. Allison intends to finance the transaction using a combination of cash on the company’s balance sheet and debt. The acquisition was approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors, and it is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals.BofA Securities and KPMG LLP are serving as Allison’s financial and transaction advisors respectively, and Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor. Barclays, BofA Securities and Citigroup provided committed financing in connection with the transaction. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as Dana’s financial advisors. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as Dana’s legal counsel. EY Corporate Finance is serving as Dana’s transaction advisor.Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide.

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