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Mutares' subsidiary to buy Austrian military vehicles maker

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Posted on October 1, 2025

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(Reuters) -Mutares's subsidiary Magirus will acquire Achleitner Fahrzeugbau, an Austrian company that produces vehicles for military and police operations, the German holding firm said in a statement

Mutares Subsidiary Magirus to Acquire Austrian Military Vehicle Firm

Acquisition Overview

(Reuters) -Mutares's subsidiary Magirus will acquire Achleitner Fahrzeugbau, an Austrian company that produces vehicles for military and police operations, the German holding firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

Details of the Transaction

Mutares said the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, without giving further details.

Expected Closing Timeline

(Reporting by Paolo Laudani, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

  • Mutares's subsidiary Magirus will acquire Achleitner Fahrzeugbau.
  • Achleitner produces vehicles for military and police operations.
  • The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025.
  • Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Mutares is a German holding firm.

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