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Via Transportation Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
On Monday, November 9, 2026, CNH Industrial N.V. announced an agreement to sell 70% of its Construction Equipment business to Kobelco Construction Machinery for $700 million, valuing the unit at $1 billion and retaining a 30% equity stake.
Chair of the CNH Board of Directors Suzanne Heywood stated the divestiture advances CNH's 'Path to 2030' strategy to become a pure-play agriculture company, following the 2022 spin-off of the Iveco Group commercial vehicles business.
Chief Executive Officer Gerrit Marx stated Kobelco is the 'ideal partner,' bringing technological expertise in hydraulic excavators, cranes, and K-DIVE remote operation technology to the new CE JV alongside CNH's global sales network.
Proceeds from the $700 million cash consideration will strengthen CNH's balance sheet through debt reduction. Kobelco assumes majority ownership of the CE JV, with both parties subject to a three-year lock-up period before put-and-call arrangements take effect.
Regulatory approvals pending, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2027. CNH will remain a strategic partner to the CE JV, ensuring continuity for dealers and customers during the organizational transition.