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Sumitomo to Acquire Dunlop for $526 Million Deal

1/8/2025

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries is set to acquire the Dunlop brand from Goodyear for $526 million, aiming for global growth.
Goodyear will retain licensing rights for Dunlop trademarks in Europe and will sell passenger tires until December 2025.
The acquisition excludes Dunlop's motorcycle tire segment and is anticipated to finalize by May 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Sumitomo seeks to boost competitiveness and premium product sales through this strategic acquisition.

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries is set to acquire the Dunlop brand from Goodyear for $526 million, aiming for global growth.
Goodyear will retain licensing rights for Dunlop trademarks in Europe and will sell passenger tires until December 2025.
The acquisition excludes Dunlop's motorcycle tire segment and is anticipated to finalize by May 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
Sumitomo seeks to boost competitiveness and premium product sales through this strategic acquisition.