El fabricante de vehículos y equipos de misión crítica Oshkosh ha completado la adquisición previamente anunciada de Pratt Miller por un precio de 115 millones de dólares. “Esta adquisición nos permitirá aprovechar la experiencia e innovación de Pratt Miller en áreas como inteligencia artificial, robótica, sistemas autónomos y conectados y electrificación, posicionando a nuestra empresa para el crecimiento futuro”.
Mission-critical vehicle and equipment manufacturer Oshkosh has completed the previously announced acquisition of Pratt Miller for a cash-free, debt-free purchase price of $115m.
The deal closed more a month after the two companies signed a definitive agreement to execute the transaction.
Founded in 1989, Pratt Miller was a key player in the US robotic vehicle market and was working with QinetiQ to deliver prototypes of the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L).
The acquisition will strengthen Oshkosh’s engineering capabilities as well as improve the combined firm’s product performance.
Oshkosh president and CEO John C Pfeifer said: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Pratt Miller, an organisation led by its world-class engineering and motorsports heritage.
“This acquisition will allow us to leverage Pratt Miller’s experience and innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous and connected systems and electrification, positioning our Company for future growth.”
As earlier agreed, Pratt Miller will retain its brand name, team members, facilities and other elements.
Notably, Oshkosh Defense secured a $911m contract last month from the US Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, to deliver 2,738 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs).
Fuente: https://www.army-technology.com
