Cummins' (CMI) Hydrogenics Buyout To Boost Fuel-Cell Strength
Zacks Investment Research | Sep 10, 2019 10:05PM ET
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) recently closed the acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation, a Canadian fuel cell and hydrogen production technology provider. Notably, Hydrogenics’ expertise and innovative approach will help strengthen Cummins’ fuel-cell capabilities.
On Jun 28, the company entered into an agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of Hydrogenics for $15 per share in cash. The enterprise value of the deal totaled $290 million. Cummins owns 81% stake in Hydrogenics, while Air Liquide (PA:AIRP) will keep 19%.
Cummins started developing fuel-cell capabilities more than two decades ago. Further, the acquisition of Hydrogenics, with Air Liquide’s support, will boost its ability to further innovate hydrogen fuel-cell technologies across commercial markets. Moreover, the latest acquisition is in line with Cummins’ strategy to invest in a broader range of clean, fuel-efficient and high-performing products and technologies.
In fact, the company will be able to offer a full, differentiated hydrogen solution to customers by retaining fuel cell and hydrogen generation from electrolysis capabilities.
Hydrogenics will now report under Cummins’ Electrified Power Business Segment, which designs and manufactures full electric and hybrid powertrain systems, innovative components and subsystems for commercial markets.
Cummins is focused on enhancing shareholder value through aggressive share repurchases and increasing its dividend payouts. For 2019, the company has set a target to return 75% of full-year operating cash flow to shareholders in forms of dividends and share repurchases.
Cummins focuses on introducing innovative products and strategies, such as partnerships in order to deliver higher returns. Besides widening its product portfolio, the company signed separate partnership deals with Hyundai Construction and Isuzu Motors last October. It will jointly develop an electric-powered mini excavator with Hyundai. The Cummins-Isuzu Motors team will discover opportunities in the powertrain area. Further, it has joined forces with Russia’s KAMAZ to supply electrified power solutions for KAMAZ’s latest line of battery-powered vehicles.
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