Jiangxi International Trust and Investment acquires 15% stake in polysilicon plant from LDK Solar

Posted on: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:00 EST


Symbols: LDK
Nov 20, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
LDK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Jiangxi International Trust and Investment Co., Ltd. has acquired a 15% ownership stake in polysilicon plant from LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers. Both the parties are based in China.

Jiangxi International is engaged in the economic development in Jiangxi Province.

Announcement (November 17, 2009):

Jiangxi International Trust has entered into an agreement to acquire a 15% ownership stake in polysilicon plant from LDK Solar for approximately CNY1,500 million ($220.05 million).

The polysilicon plant is located in Xinyu City in China and have 15,000 metric ton of annualized capacity.

Deal Value (US$ Million) 220.05
Deal Type Acquisition
Sub-Category Asset Purchase
Deal Status Completed: 2009-11-20

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   LDK Solar Co., Ltd. - Polysilicon Plant
Acquirer (Company) Jiangxi International Trust and Investment Co., Ltd.
Vendor (Company) LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

Deal Rationale

Jiangxi International Trust and Investment' investment in the polysilicon plant will significantly strengthen LDK Solar's financial position and increase its near-term operating flexibility.

% Acquisition 15%

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