Rolls-Royce to Acquire Daimler’s 50% Stake in Power-Systems Unit

摘要

Daimler announced March 7 that it has decided to sell its 50% stake in Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) to Rolls Royce. According to Rolls Royce, Daimler’s 50% stake was valued at ￡1.9 billion (US$2.29 billion) on the Rolls-Royce balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. Despite the sale, “Daimler will further develop its business with diesel engines and continue the close cooperation with Rolls-Royce and RRPS,” according to Daimler.