Garrett Motion Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Share Repurchase

Company Overview - Garrett Motion Inc. is a leading differentiated automotive technology provider with a 70-year history of innovation in the automotive sector and beyond, including off-highway equipment, marine, and power generators [8] - The company specializes in turbocharging technology, which has led to significant reductions in engine size, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions [8] - Garrett is actively developing technology solutions for Zero Emission Vehicles, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and electric propulsion systems for battery electric vehicles [8] - The company operates five R&D centers and 13 manufacturing facilities, employing over 9,000 people in more than 20 countries [8] Recent Developments - Garrett announced a proposed secondary public offering of 17,000,000 shares of common stock held by certain entities managed by affiliates of Oaktree Capital Management, Centerbridge Partners, and Cyrus Capital Partners [1] - The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2,550,000 shares from the Selling Stockholders [1] - The company has authorized the repurchase of approximately 2 million shares of common stock as part of the secondary public offering, with a maximum aggregate repurchase amount of $25 million [2] - This repurchase is part of Garrett's existing $250 million share repurchase program [2] Underwriters and Regulatory Filings - Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as lead bookrunners for the proposed offering, with several other firms serving as joint bookrunning managers [3] - A shelf registration statement and a preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission [4]