Linamar closes acquisition of Leipzig plant

Executive Summary

• Linamar Corporation completed its acquisition of Georg Fischer’s Leipzig ductile‑iron casting facility for €45 million, previously announced on Oct. 7.
• The Leipzig plant is Europe’s largest moulding box for machine‑moulded iron castings and adds prototyping, 3‑D printing, series production, and machining capabilities under one roof.
• The transaction is immediately accretive to Linamar’s earnings and expands its product offering across on‑highway trucks, construction, forestry, agricultural, and other end markets.

Key Details

• Purchase Price: €45 million (cash consideration).
• Facility Profile: Leader in ductile iron castings; Europe’s largest moulding box for machine‑moulded iron castings; capabilities include prototyping, 3‑D printing, series production, and machining.
• Strategic Fit: Enhances Linamar’s technology portfolio and provides growth opportunities in complex cast components for a broad range of end markets (on‑highway trucks, construction, forestry, agriculture, etc.).
• Accretion: The acquisition is immediately accretive to Linamar’s earnings per share.
• Previous Announcement: Deal first disclosed on Oct. 7, 2025.

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