– TKMS가 독일 특수선 조선사 GNYK(독일해군조선소)인수를 위한 구속력 없는 제안서를 제출했다고 밝힘
TKMS는 “양사 간 논의는 계속될 것이며, 최종 결정은 열려 있다”며 구체적인 사항은 공개하지 않았음
영국 통신사 Reuters
TKMS Submits Non-Binding Bid to Buy German Naval Yards
German warship maker TKMS has submitted a non-binding bid for smaller peer German Naval Yards (GNYK), the company told Reuters on Thursday.
“Discussions between our two companies will continue with an open outcome,” TKMS said in an emailed statement, without disclosing any details around the offer.
TKMS, which was spun off from parent Thyssenkrupp in October, last month said it expected to decide soon on whether to buy GNYK, reflecting its ambition to expand in light of growing demand for defence equipment.
GNYK is part of the family-owned CMN Naval group – a French shipbuilder active in naval and yacht construction – and employs around 400 people directly.
British defence, marine and industrial firm Inocea Group is in talks to buy GNYK, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters in December, indicating broader interest as European defence firms look for effective ways to expand.