# Stellantis attempts hostile takeover of Punch Powertrain

Stellantis is attempting a hostile takeover of Belgian transmission specialist Punch Powertrain, which develops and produces dual-clutch transmissions for Stellantis' hybrid vehicles. Punch Powertrain is defending itself in court.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-03-11
- Where: Sint-Truiden, Belgium, Belgium
- Status: rumored
- Products: dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Punch Powertrain](https://endata.com/companies/2786.md) (target)
- [Stellantis](https://endata.com/companies/7966.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [newmobility.news](https://newmobility.news/en/2024/03/11/stellantis-wants-to-take-over-punch-powertrain/), 2024-03-11: "Stellantis wants to take over the Belgian, Sint-Truiden-based transmission specialist Punch Powertrain."

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