LG Electronics and Conergy Sign MOU for Strategic Joint Venture

LG Electronics and Conergy AG announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture in the solar module manufacturing business.

LG would acquire a 75 percent stake in Conergy’s solar module plant in Frankfurt, under the deal, and Conergy would retain 25 percent. The plant is currently in the ramp-up phase. LG and Conergy project that their partnership would get underway by the end of this year.

LG will bring to this deal its extensive R&D knowledge, including several years of R&D in various photovoltaic technologies. LG will also leverage its leading expertise in mass manufacturing from similar industries such as flat panel displays. Conergy, as the leading PV solution provider, will provide the joint venture with unparalleled access to the market through its distribution franchise that spans across over 20 countries on five continents.

The solar industry presents an exciting new growth platform for LG. With its superior technology and competitive manufacturing, LG plans to become a global leader in the solar industry. The joint venture with Conergy provides LG a unique opportunity to make a swift and effective entry into the solar industry, with a leading downstream company as its partner.

For Conergy, the joint venture is a step further on its road to becoming a focused downstream company. The Strategic partnership would also secure Conergy’s technological lead and future supply of solar modules and help pave the way to profitable growth.

Conergy will supply the plant with silicon deliveries and will take over the principal role of future marketing of the modules.

The MOU is non-binding. Signing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. And closing is anticipated by year end. Morgan Stanley is advising LG Electronics and Jefferies is advising Conergy in the transaction.



Jaya Sinha/ITvoir Network


  


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