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CNH Industrial Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
CNH expects $700 million in cash and will keep a 30% stake as Kobelco takes control of the construction equipment unit.
On Monday, CNH Industrial N.V. announced a definitive agreement to sell 70% of its Construction Equipment business to Kobelco Construction Machinery for $1 billion. CNH will receive $700 million in cash and retain 30% equity in the resulting joint venture.
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. The move follows CNH's 2022 spin-off of the Iveco Group commercial vehicles business.
The new CE JV combines CNH's global network and broad product portfolio with Kobelco's expertise in hydraulic excavators, cranes, and K-DIVE remote operation technology. Chief Executive Officer Gerrit Marx called Kobelco 'the ideal partner' for the long-term transition.
CNH expects to deploy the $700 million in cash proceeds to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. Kobelco will assume majority ownership of the CE JV, with both parties subject to a three-year lock-up period.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. CNH will remain a strategic partner to the CE JV to ensure continuity for dealers, customers, and team members throughout the transition.