Tata Motors has launched a recommended, all-cash voluntary tender offer for all common shares of Iveco Group N.V. at €14.10 (cum dividend) per share, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer at approximately €3.82 billion. The Iveco Group Board of Directors has unanimously supported and recommended the transaction, marking a significant step toward delisting the company from Euronext Milan.

The acceptance period for the offer runs from September 7, 2026, to October 26, 2026. Payment to accepting shareholders is scheduled for October 30, 2026, unless the period is extended. The offer is promoted by TML CV Holdings B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, and aims to acquire 100% of Iveco’s share capital.

Offer Structure and Timeline

The tender offer is governed by Articles 102 et seq. of the Italian Legislative Decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998 and Article 37 of the Issuers’ Regulation. Key logistical details include:

• Acceptance Period: Starts at 8:30 am on September 7, 2026, and ends at 5:30 pm on October 26, 2026.
• Payment Date: Fourth trading day after the acceptance period ends, i.e., October 30, 2026.
• Reopening Terms: If legal requirements are met, the offer reopens for five trading days starting November 2, 2026. Payment for this phase would occur on November 13, 2026.
• EGM Date: Iveco Group will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on October 16, 2026, where shareholders will vote on resolutions related to the offer.

Strategic Rationale and Support

The combination brings together two businesses with complementary product portfolios and substantially no overlap in industrial or geographic footprints. Together, Iveco and Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle business have combined revenues of approximately €21 billion (INR 2,28,000 crore+) and annual sales of over 590,000 units.

Key strategic highlights include:

• Geographic Diversification: Combined presence across Europe (c.46%), India (c.32%), South America (c.8%), and Rest of the World (c.14%).
• Board Recommendation: The Iveco Board unanimously supports the transaction, citing long-term value creation and sustainable success.
• Major Shareholder Support: Exor N.V., Iveco’s largest shareholder with approximately 27.06% of common shares and 43.19% of voting rights, has irrevocably committed to support the offer and tender its holdings.

Regulatory Approvals and Advisors

The Offer Document was approved by Consob via resolution no. 24119 on September 3, 2026. All required Competition Clearances, FDI Clearances, FSR Clearance, and Prior Authorisations have been obtained. The issuer’s position statement includes fairness opinions from Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and Rothschild & Co Italia S.p.A.

The offer is extended to the United States in compliance with Section 14(e) and Regulation 14E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is not launched in Canada, Japan, Australia, or other restricted jurisdictions.

What the Numbers Show

The consideration of €14.10 is specified as cum dividend, ensuring shareholders receive the full agreed-upon value regardless of dividend timing. The offer is subject to a minimum acceptance level of 95% of common shares, which automatically reduces to 80% if shareholders adopt the Back-End Resolution at the EGM. If Tata Motors achieves 95% or more ownership, it will commence a Dutch Legal Squeeze-Out. Between 80% and 95%, it intends to implement a Post-Offer Demerger and Liquidation, subject to EGM approval.

Financing for the entire offer price has been secured through a fully committed bridge facility of up to €3.825 billion from Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and MUFG Bank, Ltd.

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