Tata Motors announces euro 3.8 billion acquisition of Iveco Group
Tata Motors Limited has announced plans to acquire Iveco Group N.V., a leading European commercial vehicle and mobility company, through an all-cash voluntary tender offer valued at approximately €3.8 billion.
The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and the successful separation of Iveco’s defence business. The deal aims to create a powerful global player in the commercial vehicle industry, combining complementary capabilities, a broader market presence, and a shared commitment to sustainable mobility.
Under the terms of the deal, Tata Motors will acquire all issued common shares of Iveco Group—excluding its defence division—at €14.1 per share in cash. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon the separation of the defence business, which is expected to be finalised by March 31, 2026.
The offer represents a 22–25% premium over Iveco’s average share price in the three months ending July 17, 2025. Factoring in the estimated €5.5–€6.0 per share extraordinary dividend from the defence division’s sale, the premium could increase to 34–41%.
The merger will combine Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle division with Iveco’s operations, bringing together annual sales of approximately 540,000 units and revenues of €22 billion (INR 2.2 lakh crore). The combined revenue base will be spread across Europe (50%), India (35%), and the Americas (15%).
“This is a logical next step following the demerger of Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicle business,” said Tata Motors Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. “It will allow the combined group to compete globally with two strategic home markets in India and Europe.”
Olof Persson, CEO of Iveco Group, said the partnership with Tata Motors would strengthen industrial capabilities, accelerate innovation in zero-emission transport, and expand the company’s presence in key global markets.
Tata Motors has secured full financing for the acquisition through a consortium led by Morgan Stanley and MUFG Bank. Clifford Chance, PwC, and Kearney are advising Tata Motors, while Goldman Sachs and law firms De Brauw and PedersoliGattai are advising Iveco Group.
