Continental Osram to launch lighting joint venture in 2018
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The venture will employ 1,500 staff in 17 locations worldwide to combine semiconductor-based lighting modules, advanced electronics, optics and software expertise with access to sensor technology and innovative light sources, Continental said.
The 50-50 venture, to be called Osram Continental GmbH, will target sales in 2018 in the 500 million euro ($581 million) range, the two companies said in separate statements on Monday.
They have yet to sign binding contracts on the venture or seek approval from antitrust authorities, Osram said.
Osram Continental would therefore be able to offer a broad range of end-to-end, innovative lighting solutions, designed especially for headlight and tail light applications, Continental said.
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The new venture would operate as an independent company and be fully consolidated in Osrams balance sheet. Neither Continental nor Osram disclosed how much they will each invest in the new company.
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People familiar with the talks between Continental and Osram had told Reuters earlier on Monday that the new business was expected to generate annual sales of between 400 million euros and 600 million euros ($464 million-$695 million) initially.
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BERLIN/MUNICH — German auto parts supplier Continental and lighting company Osram said they plan to set up a joint venture next year to develop lighting products for the automotive industry.
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