Commercial vehicle producer TRATON SE (TRATON) intends to merge MAN SE (MAN) with TRATON in order to simplify the TRATON GROUP’s overall structure. In connection with this merger, TRATON plans to execute the procedure for transferring the shares held by the non- controlling shareholders of MAN to TRATON in consideration of payment of an appropriate cash settlement (squeeze-out in accordance with merger law). Consequently, the Executive Board of TRATON has today served on the Executive Board of MAN a proposal to commence negotiations for a merger agreement as well as a formal request to initiate proceedings for the execution of a squeeze-out in accordance with merger law.
TRATON currently already holds 94.36% of MAN’s capital stock and will be offering the non-controlling shareholders of MAN an appropriate cash settlement in consideration of the acquisition of the remaining 5.64% shares in MAN. The amount of the appropriate cash settlement has not yet been determined.
Since the termination of the domination and profit and loss transfer agreement between TRATON and MAN effective January 1, 2019, there has effectively been a Group-like relationship. By eliminating MAN SE as a sub-holding company, TRATON will be able to establish a more efficient overall Group structure and implement decisions more quickly. In addition, it will be possible to reduce administrative expenses.
As a result of the merger, MAN Truck & Bus SE and Scania AB in particular will become wholly owned direct subsidiaries of TRATON SE.