WABCO and ZF Announce Expected Closing of the Merger in the Second Quarter of 2020
BERN, Switzerland and FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WABCO Holdings Inc. (“WABCO”) (NYSE: WBC) (www.wabco-auto.com) and ZF Friedrichshafen AG (“ZF”) today announced that they have received all approvals from regulatory authorities required to close their previously announced merger, with the
exception of the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation ("SAMR"). WABCO and ZF anticipate that SAMR approval will be received without significant delay, and expect that the transaction
will close in the second quarter of 2020, when this final regulatory clearance is anticipated to be received.
About WABCO
WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles. Originating
from the Westinghouse Air Brake Company founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO is powerfully “Mobilizing Vehicle Intelligence” to support the increasingly autonomous, connected and electric future of
the commercial vehicle industry. WABCO continues to pioneer innovations to address key technology milestones in autonomous mobility and apply its extensive expertise to integrate the complex
control and fail-safe systems required to efficiently and safely govern vehicle dynamics at every stage of a vehicle’s journey – on the highway, in the city and at the depot. Today, leading truck,
bus and trailer brands worldwide rely on WABCO’s differentiating technologies. Powered by its vision for accident-free driving and greener transportation solutions, WABCO is also at the forefront
of advanced fleet management systems and digital services that contribute to commercial fleet efficiency. In 2019, WABCO reported sales of over $3.4 billion and has almost 14,000 employees in 40
countries. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com.
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About ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology
portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF continually
enhances its systems in the areas of digital connectivity and automation in order to allow vehicles to see, think and act.