Automotive

We have a wealth of experience in all sectors of the automotive industry, both globally and in the Russian market.

Partners and Board members have been responsible for establishing and operating Trinity Motors, the first distributor for General Motors in the FSU, setting up and running RAC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of components. 

In addition, partners have advised on many landmark deals and cross-border M&As, including the 2001 JV between GM and AvtoVaz, the 2006 acquisition of LDV by GAZ, the 2007 JV between Isuzu and Sollers and in 2008 the $1 billion USD sale of 25% of AvtoVaz to Renault.

 

We were also the lead advisor for the sale of MMC Rus, the official importer and distributor of Mitsubishi Motors, covering all regions of the Russian Federation, to the Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors.

SICP has also acquired and successfully restructured Delta, a leading Finnish distributor of KIA and Mitsubishi, with 25 dealership outlets.

 

Delta was acquired in February 2017 by Rudy Amirkhanian, acting in his capacity as a private British investor.

 

The distribution business of Delta was acquired by Bergé in 2018

We also invested in the IAL Group, a leasing and fleet management company operating throughout Russia. IAL Group divested; 2019
Acquired by Mitsubishi Corporation