(AOF) – Gaussin announces having received a unilateral promise from its Japanese partner Macnica for the acquisition of its 51% share in their joint venture Gama (Gaussin-Macnica-Mobility), whose activity is dedicated to autonomous and zero-emission mobility for the transport of people and goods. Gama was born from the takeover of the assets of the company Navya in April 2023: specializing in autonomous mobility systems for the transport of people and goods, it is based in Villeurbanne and employs 135 employees in France.
The buyout operation would be effective at the end of April/beginning of May 2024, subject to the finalization of the organizational and operational procedures by the two companies, and its validation by all the competent authorities and bodies.
This divestment project is directly in line with the strategic refocusing of the Gaussin Group around its most profitable activities, namely logistics, port and all-terrain electric vehicles. It is also about strengthening its cash flow while controlling its operational cost base and R&D costs.
Jean-Claude Bailly, former vice-president of Gaussin, remains at the head of Gama.
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