Minda Industries Forays In Uzbekistan, To Acquire 51% Stake In Uzchasys, Leading Automotive Lighting Manufacturer

Minda Industries Limited has announced that it has won the bid to acquire of 51% stake in leading automotive lighting manufacture UZ Chasys LLC (UZ Chasys) in Uzbekistan for a purchase consideration of 83.1 Bn Soms equivalent to ~Rs 58 Cr.

Uzbekistan government is moving toward liberalization of the economy and divesting its stake in some of the government-controlled entities. As part of this process, Uzbekistan Government is divesting its 51% stake in UZ Chasys through the auction process.

UzChasys specializes in the manufacturing of automobile headlights and lamps and is a leading Supplier to OEM’s in Uzbekistan and has significant exports. Uzbekistan automotive market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years along with the introduction of new models which will benefit UZ Chasys. The acquisition will further expand the company’s geographical footprints.