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Mobico Group Sells North American Bus Business to I Squared Capital

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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Mobico Group sold its North American school bus business to I Squared Capital in April 2025 for an enterprise value of up to $608 million, which included a performance-dependent earn-out of up to $70 million. The disposal was intended to release resources and help fund growth for ALSA.

From finchannel.com

Why it matters

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The sale occurred while Mobico Group carried over more than £1 billion in debt and had suffered a credit-rating downgrade to junk status. Separately, Mobico Group is facing a potential takeover bid with an estimated equity value of approximately £282 million.

From finchannel.com

Who's involved

  • I Squared CapitalPrivate equity firm that acquired Mobico Group's North American school bus business
  • ALSATransport company whose growth is supported by I Squared Capital's financial actions
  • CMCInfrastructure entity that sold ALSA to Mobico Group in 2005
  • Mobico GroupBritish transport group that sold its North American business and is subject to a potential takeover bid

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ALSASpeculative

    ALSA could see increased funding access due to I Squared Capital's business disposals

  • Mobico GroupSpeculative

    Mobico Group might face changes in debt servicing costs due to the disposal and the ongoing potential takeover bid

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Coverage

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