we home Electrical appliance maker Whirlpool folds its European products business to me new It is controlled by Turkish competitor Arçelik, which has reduced its exposure to market Where he warned that attractive profit margins may be some way off.
whirlpool also The Turkish company said it agreed to sell its business in the Middle East and Africa to Arçelik, which the Turkish company said it did for 20 million euros ($21.65 million) in cash.
the moves Come after Whirlpool is launched review of Operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in April 2022 She plans to focus on higher Margin works.
companies were global cutting Their European operations due to recession growth and high energy costs. Meanwhile, Turkish exporters gained competitive edge edge from landing in The country’s currency is the lira record Lowest levels, making goods produced in Cheaper to Turkey overseas buyers.
“This is amazing allows us to participate in high value creation from repositioning of the business And cost said Mark Pitzer, CEO of Whirlpool.
the new The company will include Arçelik’s European units, such as major home appliances, small Home appliances and consumer electronics. The American company said that Whirlpool will own 25% and Arçelik will own 75%. on Tuesday.
Arcelik’s shares She was up 5.1% at 10:55 a.m. GMT, next rising As much as 9.4% after announcement.
“This is amazing new business It will increase competitiveness of Koç and Arçelik group and creation great the value for Levent Çakıroğlu, CEO of both our country and our stakeholders, said: of The Turkish Koç Holding group that owns Arçelik.
As the largest industrial conglomerate of Turkey, we continue to strengthen our influence with global success Stories range from the UK to India, from South Africa to the US Today, Koç Group companies export to more out of 150 countries. Arçelik, as respectable player in its industry, carrying its vision and ambitions much further with This is amazing new independently business. the opportunity for This is amazing business To deliver value to European consumers with market-leading products via Trusted brands and a commitment to sustainability in the home Cakiroglu said further.
Fatih Kemal Ibiglioglu, President, Consumer Durables Group of Koch Holdings, also It is mentioned that Arçelik, A.B business in the foreground of Its industry, is a prime example of company seeking a clear global A view inside the Koç Group.
“This is the unique chance for Two exceptional companies to meet with concentration on Synergy, co-innovation, retail distribution, sustainability and consistent with We mentioned strategy. By agreement today, we creating strong foundation to drive the value creation for European employees, shareholders and consumers of White goods, which expands the impact of Arçelik with new growth opportunities in important region, said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik.
The combined entity is expected to have annual sales of 6 billion euros is likely to be more More than 20,000 employees across many European countries countries.
Whirlpool will retain ownership of A KitchenAid unit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The US company said that companies in the Middle East and Africa that are sold to Arçelik have sales of About $4.2 billion in 2021. in its entirety of Whirlpool in Europe, the Middle East and Africa business I mentioned sales of $5.01 billion last year.
The transactions will adversely affect Whirlpool Corporation full-year earnings for every share From $26 to $28 on The company said it is the basis for generally accepted accounting accounting took to cross out of About 1.5 billion dollars on Europe, Middle East and Africa business in the fourth quarter.
Transactions are expected to be completed in the second half of 2023, subject to regulatory Arcelik said.
we home Electrical appliance maker Whirlpool folds its European products business to me new It is controlled by Turkish competitor Arçelik, which has reduced its exposure to market Where he warned that attractive profit margins may be some way off.
whirlpool also The Turkish company said it agreed to sell its business in the Middle East and Africa to Arçelik, which the Turkish company said it did for 20 million euros ($21.65 million) in cash.
the moves Come after Whirlpool is launched review of Operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in April 2022 She plans to focus on higher Margin works.
companies were global cutting Their European operations due to recession growth and high energy costs. Meanwhile, Turkish exporters gained competitive edge edge from landing in The country’s currency is the lira record Lowest levels, making goods produced in Cheaper to Turkey overseas buyers.
“This is amazing allows us to participate in high value creation from repositioning of the business And cost said Mark Pitzer, CEO of Whirlpool.
the new The company will include Arçelik’s European units, such as major home appliances, small Home appliances and consumer electronics. The American company said that Whirlpool will own 25% and Arçelik will own 75%. on Tuesday.
Arcelik’s shares She was up 5.1% at 10:55 a.m. GMT, next rising As much as 9.4% after announcement.
“This is amazing new business It will increase competitiveness of Koç and Arçelik group and creation great the value for Levent Çakıroğlu, CEO of both our country and our stakeholders, said: of The Turkish Koç Holding group that owns Arçelik.
As the largest industrial conglomerate of Turkey, we continue to strengthen our influence with global success Stories range from the UK to India, from South Africa to the US Today, Koç Group companies export to more out of 150 countries. Arçelik, as respectable player in its industry, carrying its vision and ambitions much further with This is amazing new independently business. the opportunity for This is amazing business To deliver value to European consumers with market-leading products via Trusted brands and a commitment to sustainability in the home Cakiroglu said further.
Fatih Kemal Ibiglioglu, President, Consumer Durables Group of Koch Holdings, also It is mentioned that Arçelik, A.B business in the foreground of Its industry, is a prime example of company seeking a clear global A view inside the Koç Group.
“This is the unique chance for Two exceptional companies to meet with concentration on Synergy, co-innovation, retail distribution, sustainability and consistent with We mentioned strategy. By agreement today, we creating strong foundation to drive the value creation for European employees, shareholders and consumers of White goods, which expands the impact of Arçelik with new growth opportunities in important region, said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik.
The combined entity is expected to have annual sales of 6 billion euros is likely to be more More than 20,000 employees across many European countries countries.
Whirlpool will retain ownership of A KitchenAid unit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The US company said that companies in the Middle East and Africa that are sold to Arçelik have sales of About $4.2 billion in 2021. in its entirety of Whirlpool in Europe, the Middle East and Africa business I mentioned sales of $5.01 billion last year.
The transactions will adversely affect Whirlpool Corporation full-year earnings for every share From $26 to $28 on The company said it is the basis for generally accepted accounting accounting took to cross out of About 1.5 billion dollars on Europe, Middle East and Africa business in the fourth quarter.
Transactions are expected to be completed in the second half of 2023, subject to regulatory Arcelik said.