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German, French Arms Enterprises Unite to Create New Weapons Giant
German, French Arms Enterprises Unite to Create New Weapons Giant
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German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and French enterprise Nexter Systems are planning to make a merger deal and create a new weapons giant called Newco, the... 29.07.2015, Sputnik International
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German, French Arms Enterprises Unite to Create New Weapons Giant
German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and French enterprise Nexter Systems are planning to make a merger deal and create a new weapons giant called Newco, the German newspaper Die Zeit reported.
The joint turnover of the new partners is about 2 billion euros, and the total number of employees is 6,000 people.
Both companies have already announced their plans in 2014. The deal is expected to be the most sensational merger in the defense sector over many years.
The companies will receive the support of governments of both countries. The agreement is set to be signed on Wednesday, July 29.
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann is well known for being the manufacturer of the outstanding battle tank Leopard. Nexter Systems is producing the tank Leclerc.
The companies have to still get the approval of antitrust authorities. The deal will help both enterprises to avoid duplication in development and research, combine their activities in the field of purchases and sales and, thus, reduce costs.
