07-07-2025

Agreement reached on “Uz Truck and Bus Motors”

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We are pleased to announce the completion of the final stage of the open auction — submission of binding offers (BO) — for the privatization of 34.2% of the state share in the charter capital of JV LLC “Uz Truck and Bus Motors”. The process fully respected the founding rights of foreign participants — MAN Truck & Bus SE and Sinotruk — each holding 32.9% of the JV.

Key highlights

  • Winner of the BOTuron Industrial Investment LLC with the highest bid of 200 billion UZS.

  • Parties signed a Term Sheet with commitments: maintain core business for at least 5 years and ensure company development.

  • Article 31 of the Law on Privatization of State Property: initial payment of 35% within 1 month.

Process stages
Three stages: EOINBO, and BO.
Participants: 5 bidders.
At the BO stage all received due diligence reports.

Organization and expertise
Lead financial advisor — Portfolio Investments.
Independent valuation — Kholis Expert LLC.
Auction started: March 10, 2025.

Acknowledgements
Portfolio Investments extends thanks to the Agency for State Asset Management for its support and to all participants for professionalism and trust. 

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