Continental sells ContiTech to Lone Star, becomes pure-play tire maker

  • Continental agreed to sell its ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for EUR 4 billion, with earnouts up to EUR 250 million.
  • Deal completes its breakup plan, leaving it as a pure-play tire maker for the first time in its history.
  • Expected cash inflow about EUR 3.1 billion, reflecting transferred net liabilities such as pension, lease obligations.
  • Around EUR 2.5 billion earmarked for a special dividend or a mix of special dividend, share buybacks.
  • Transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals; Lone Star to take over ContiTech’s global operations.


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