M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Goodyear sells OTR tire business to Yokohama for $905M cash
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/
- Transaction includes OTR manufacturing in Tatsuno, Japan and retread facility in North Bay, Canada.
- Goodyear retains OTR tire business for U.S. military and defense applications.
- Expected to close by early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Proceeds to be used to reduce leverage and fund Goodyear Forward transformation plan.
- Goodyear will supply certain OTR tires to Yokohama for up to 5 years post-closing under product supply agreement.