UCI Holdings Limited Announces Closing of Sale of Wells Vehicle Electronics Business

July 1, 2015 | By Business Wire News

LAKE FOREST, Ill.

UCI Holdings Limited (“UCI”), the parent company of UCI International, LLC. (“UCI International”), announced the closing of the previously reported sale of its Wells vehicle electronics business to NGK Spark Plug Co, Ltd, a Japanese company. The aggregate purchase price paid at closing was approximately $251.4 million. The net cash proceeds from the sale (after transaction expenses), of approximately $241.6 million, were used to prepay term loans pursuant to the credit agreement governing our senior secured credit facilities. Subsequent to closing there may be certain adjustments to the aggregate purchase price based on closing date cash, indebtedness and working capital.

About UCI International

UCI International is among North America’s largest companies servicing the vehicle replacement parts market. The company supplies a broad range of products to the automotive, trucking, marine, mining, construction, agricultural and industrial vehicle markets. The company’s customer base includes leading aftermarket companies as well as a diverse group of original equipment manufacturers.

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