Corrects headline to clarify that companies sign a binding put-option agreement.
March 21 (Reuters) - Alfa Laval AB ALFA.ST:
ALFA LAVAL SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE CRYOGENICS BUSINESS FROM THE FRENCH GROUP FIVES
FIXED PURCHASE PRICE OF EUR 800 MILLION ON A CASH AND DEBT-FREE BASIS
TO ACQUIRE FIVES CRYOGENICS FOR EUR 800 MILLION
TRANSACTION FUNDED BY EXISTING LIQUIDITY AND DEBT FINANCING
CLOSING OF TRANSACTION IS SUBJECT TO NECESSARY REGULATORY APPROVALS AND IS EXPECTED DURING 2025
LOOKING FORWARD, COMPANY IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE REVENUE OF EUR 200-250 MILLION AND BE NEUTRAL TO POSITIVE TO ALFA LAVAL GROUP MARGIN
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