Cummins to Purchase Remaining Shares in the former Cummins Westport Joint Venture from Westport Fuel Systems
Cummins and Westport Fuel Systems have entered into a share purchase agreement where Cummins will acquire Westport's stake in the Cummins Westport Joint Venture. This agreement comes after the termination of the joint venture on December 31, 2021. As part of the deal, Cummins will pay Westport $20 million for the JV's intellectual property related to spark ignited engines. Additionally, both companies will assess Westport's hydrogen high pressure direct injection system for possible applications in Cummins' hydrogen projects.
- Cummins to invest $20 million in Westport for JV's intellectual property.
- Potential collaboration on hydrogen technology may open new market opportunities.
- Termination of the joint venture may indicate strategic shifts or challenges for Westport.
- Loss of income stream from the joint venture could negatively impact Westport's revenue.
COLUMBUS, Ind. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport”) (TSX:WPRT | Nasdaq:WPRT) have agreed to a share purchase agreement for the sale of Westport’s stake in the Cummins Westport Joint Venture (“JV”) with CMI continuing to operate the business as the sole owner. As previously reported, the Cummins Westport Inc. joint venture agreement terminated effective December 31, 2021.
As part of the agreement, Cummins also will buy Westport’s interest in the JV’s intellectual property, developed by the JV in support of the JV’s spark ignited engines, with proceeds to Westport of US
Cummins and Westport have also agreed to conduct an initial technical assessment of Westport’s hydrogen high pressure direct injection system (“H2 HPDI™”) for potential use on CMI’s hydrogen applications.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 57,800 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about
About Westport Fuel Systems
Westport Fuel Systems is driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. The company is a leading supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen to the global automotive industry. Westport’s technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by transportation applications and the environmental benefits that address climate change and urban air quality challenges. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Europe, Asia, North America and South America, the company serves customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands. For more information, visit www.wfsinc.com.
Contacts:
| Jon Mills, Cummins Inc. | Christian Tweedy, Westport Fuel Systems Inc. |
| +1 317-658-4540 | +1 604-718-2046 |
| Jon.mills@cummins.com | invest@wfsinc.com |
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