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General Dynamics to acquire AxleTech International

General Dynamics and The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, have entered into a definitive agreement for General Dynamics to acquire AxleTech International, a global manufacturer and supplier of axles, axle components, planetary axles, independent suspensions, brakes and aftermarket parts for military vehicles, commercial specialty trucks, and off-highway machines used in the construction, material handling, forestry, mining and agricultural markets.

The transaction is subject to normal regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2008. AxleTech International will become part of Charlotte, North Carolina-based General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products.



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