Honda Acquires L-H Battery Facility in Strategic $2.856 Billion Asset Deal With LG Energy

nft_widow · 2025-12-31T14:45:18+00:00

Honda is acquiring the Ohio operations of L-H Battery Company from LG Energy for $2.856 billion, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and streamline management within their joint venture. The acquisition highlights a trend in the EV battery sector towards more centralized manufacturing control.

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2025-12-31 14:45:18

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A major shift is underway in the automotive battery sector as Honda Motor Co., Limited (HMC, 7267.T) moves to acquire the Ohio-based operations of L-H Battery Company Inc. from LG Energy Solution, Limited (373220.KS), the South Korean battery manufacturer announced this week.

The Strategic Transaction Details

The transaction, valued at $2.856 billion excluding real estate and machinery, represents a significant restructuring of the joint venture between Honda and LG Energy. The deal encompasses the company’s manufacturing assets and operational capabilities, with completion targeted for February 28, 2026.

L-H Battery Company, which operates as a collaborative venture between the two industry giants, stands to benefit substantially from this arrangement. By transferring operational assets to Honda, the partnership aims to enhance its production efficiency and streamline management processes.

Driving Operational Efficiency Forward

The primary objective behind this acquisition is to strengthen operational efficiency within the joint venture framework. Honda’s takeover of the physical assets and production infrastructure will enable more cohesive command structure and resource optimization across the facility.

This move reflects a broader trend in the EV battery space, where companies are increasingly consolidating control over critical manufacturing operations to maximize productivity and reduce redundancies. The transfer positions Honda to better leverage the Ohio facility’s capacity while maintaining the strategic partnership structure with LG Energy.

The February 2026 completion date provides adequate runway for transition planning and integration of operational systems between the organizations.

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