Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd has been identified as the proposed buyer for GM’s Hummer brand.
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Under the proposed deal, Tengzhong, a major industrial machinery group, will acquire the rights to the premium off-road Hummer brand, along with a senior management and operational team. It will also assume existing dealer agreements relating to Hummer’s dealership network.
It is contemplated that Tengzhong will, as part of the transaction, enter into a long-term contract assembly and key component and material supply agreement with GM. In an earlier statement, GM said it expects the deal if successful to secure more than 3,000 U.S. jobs. The final terms of the deal are subject to final negotiations.
Based in the Chinese province of Sichuan, Tengzhong is a privately-owned company and a leading domestic manufacturer of road, construction and energy industry equipment. It will expand into the premium off-road vehicle segment through what will be a strategic acquisition for Tengzhong and a catalyst for Hummer’s growth in the US and around the world.
“The Hummer brand is synonymous with adventure, freedom and exhilaration, and we plan to continue that heritage by investing in the business, allowing Hummer to innovate and grow in exciting new ways under the leadership and continuity of its current management team,” said Yang Yi, CEO of Tengzhong. Mr. Yang continued, “We will be investing in the Hummer brand and its research and development capabilities, which will allow Hummer to better meet demand for new products such as more fuel-efficient vehicles in the US.”
Hummer will continue to maintain its headquarters and operations in the US, and will continue to be managed by its existing leadership team. The team intends to expand Hummer’s dealer network worldwide, particularly into new and underserved markets such as China.
“Today Hummer is a globally recognized brand with excellent growth prospects, both in terms of new markets and new products for our existing markets,” said James Taylor, Hummer chief executive officer.
“With Tengzhong’s investment and strong support, we will be able to make our visions a reality. This transaction, if successful, will secure more than 3,000 US jobs, and allow us to embark on a more aggressive global expansion, ensuring a successful future with our new partners.”
It is planned that the transaction will close in the third quarter of this year.
