The cash transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of the OTR tyre business in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan.
The Goodyear OTR tyre business provides OTR tires around the world for surface and underground mining, construction and quarry, and port and industrial end markets. Goodyear OTR offers a suite of products, services and tyre management solutions to help customers optimise their operations and improve productivity and efficiency.
"The sale of the OTR business marks an important milestone as we continue to execute against our Goodyear Forward transformation plan," said Mark Stewart, Goodyear CEO and president. "We are grateful to our OTR colleagues who have driven the success of the business and are committed to working closely with Yokohama to ensure a smooth transition for customers and associates."
Goodyear will retain its business providing OTR tyres for US military and defence applications. Pursuant to a Product Supply Agreement to be entered into with Yokohama in connection with the closing of the transaction, Goodyear will manufacture certain OTR tyres for Yokohama at some of its manufacturing locations for an initial period of up to five years after the closing of the transaction.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, other customary closing conditions and consultations and is expected to close by early 2025. Goodyear says it intends to use transaction proceeds to reduce leverage and fund initiatives in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan.
Evercore is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Sullivan & Cromwell is acting as legal advisor to Goodyear.
