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Rolls-Royce obtains approval for ITP acquisition
Rolls-Royce obtains approval for ITP acquisition.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 7368Y Rolls-Royce Holdings plc 07 December 2017 \n\n7 December 2017\n \nROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC\nOBTAINS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ACQUISITION OF ITP\n \nRolls-Royce has obtained the approval of all the relevant authorities for the acquisition of the outstanding 53.1% shareholding in Industria de Turbo Propulsores SA (\"ITP\") owned by SENER Grupo de Ingeniería SA (\"SENER\"). Approval from the authorities in Spain paves the way for Rolls-Royce to conclude the acquisition, which was originally announced on 11 July 2016.\n \nOn 28 November 2016, Rolls-Royce confirmed the valuation of EUR 720m for the 53.1% shareholding, following due diligence. Consideration will be settled over a two-year period following completion in eight evenly spaced instalments of equal value. The agreement with SENER allows flexibility to settle each tranche of the consideration either in cash or in the form of Rolls-Royce shares as preferred by Rolls-Royce. \n \nCompletion is expected before the end of 2017. The first payment will be made 16 business days post-closing in early 2018 and the consideration will be in the form of shares. The decision on the form of subsequent payments will be determined as each individual payment falls due. \n \n \n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \nInvestors:\nJennifer Ramsey +44 7825 903206\nHelen Harman +44 7968 906645\nRoss Hawley +44 7920 822534\n \nMedia:\nRichard Wray +44 7810 850055 \n \n \n\nThis information is provided by RNSThe company news service from the London Stock Exchange END MSCUGGQWPUPMGAM\n ","length":3059,"tagName":"div"}]