TPI Composites announces agreement to divest automotive business unit as a part of continued focus on wind – JEC

As part of the divestiture transaction, TPI will sell its automotive subsidiary to CCI, which will be renamed Senvias™ Inc. The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2024.

“After a thorough review of strategic alternatives, we’re pleased to enter into this agreement with CCI,” said Bill Siwek, President and Chief Executive Officer of TPI Composites. “The divestiture is expected to improve monthly cash flow by about $1.7 million over the balance of 2024 and underscores our focus to continue executing on our core business, achieve profitability and improve cash flow and drive long-term shareholder value.”

“We are proud of the progress that the automotive team has made in growing this business and developing innovative solutions for the transportation market and are confident that CCI will provide the new capital and focus to enable the Automotive business to grow and serve its customers in the electric vehicle market,” added Mr. Siwek.

“At CCI, our goal is to identify and support innovative businesses that drive climate solutions and build climate resiliency, which makes Senvias™ a natural fit,” said Todd Crescenzo, CFA, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at CCI. “We are grateful for TPI’s more than 50 years of leadership in composite vehicle structures and look forward to providing our own unique combination of investment and operational expertise to propel Senvias™ and the automotive industry toward a greener and more sustainable future.”