Kalyani Powertrain to Sell 50% Stake in German JV REFU Drive to Partner
Bharat Forge's wholly owned subsidiary, Kalyani Powertrain (KPTL), has signed an agreement to sell its entire 50% stake in the German joint venture REFU Drive GmbH to the other partner, REFU Elektronik GmbH, for EUR 12,500. The transaction is expected to complete within six weeks, after which REFU Drive will no longer be a joint venture of KPTL. REFU Elektronik specializes in power electronics and energy solutions, while REFU Drive reported revenue of EUR 14.42 million and a negative net worth last year.
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businessstandard broke this story on 23 Jul, 04:39 am. Other outlets followed.