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Gentherm (THRM) outlines Modine SpinCo business combination and spin-off plan

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Gentherm has filed a communication about a proposed business combination with Platinum SpinCo Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modine Manufacturing. The companies plan to file a Form S-4 registration statement that will include a Gentherm proxy statement/prospectus and a Form 10 for SpinCo to support a spin-off from Modine.

The filing stresses that it is not an offer or solicitation for any securities and directs investors to future proxy and information statement/prospectus materials that will be filed with the SEC. It also includes extensive forward-looking statement cautions, outlining numerous risks that could affect completion and benefits of the transaction, and highlights that certain discussed performance metrics may be non-GAAP measures.

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Gentherm outlines a planned Modine SpinCo tie-up, with terms and impacts to come in future SEC filings.

The communication describes a proposed business combination involving Gentherm, Modine, and Modine’s subsidiary SpinCo. It explains that Gentherm will file a Form S-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, while SpinCo will file a Form 10 serving as an information statement/prospectus tied to a spin-off from Modine.

Completion of the transaction is subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearances and other closing conditions, and the text lists many risks that could delay, alter, or prevent closing. It also notes the use of forward-looking statements and potential non-GAAP metrics such as adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, signaling that more detailed financial and structural information will appear in later proxy and registration materials.

Filed by Gentherm Incorporated

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Gentherm Incorporated

Commission File No.: 000-21810

The following communication is being filed in connection with the proposed business combination between Gentherm Incorporated (“Gentherm”) and Platinum SpinCo Inc. (“SpinCo”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Modine Manufacturing Co. (“Modine”)

Talking Points and FAQs for Partner-Facing Employees

 

 

   

I’m pleased to share that we have announced an agreement to combine Gentherm and Modine Performance Technologies.

 

   

Modine Performance Technologies is a leader in highly engineered, mission-critical thermal management solutions, with expertise in both air-cooled and liquid-cooled technologies. They have a strong presence in the commercial vehicle, heavy-duty equipment, and fast-growing power generation end markets.

 

   

Modine Performance Technologies brings more than 100 years of innovation, operates in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and has built long-standing relationships with a blue-chip customer base.

 

   

With this combination, Gentherm will become a scaled leader in thermal management solutions with expanded technologies and capabilities in precision flow management.

 

   

For you as our partner, this means new opportunities to collaborate, a broader portfolio of technologies to bring to market, and a larger global footprint to support our shared growth.

 

   

We’ll be able to offer greater technology and engineering expertise, expanded customer coverage, and improved service delivery worldwide.

 

   

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2026. Until then, Gentherm and Modine Performance Technologies will remain separate and continue to operate independently.

 

   

There are no changes to our current contracts or agreements. Our commitment to working closely with you remains unchanged, and we’ll continue to deliver the quality, reliability, and service you expect from us.

 

   

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or anyone on our team. We’re here to support you.

 

   

Thank you again for your trust in Gentherm. We look forward to continuing our partnership and working together for shared success in the years ahead.

FAQ

 

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How does this transaction impact me?

 

   

We believe that the combination will unlock significant long-term value for our partners/suppliers.

 

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We will be a scaled leader in thermal management solutions with expanded technologies and capabilities in precision flow management.

 

   

We will be better able to deepen and strengthen our relationship with you in the long term and look forward to our continued partnership.

 

   

You will not experience any changes today as a result of this transaction.

 

   

Until the transaction closes, both companies will continue to operate independently.

 

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Will there be any changes to existing contracts?

 

   

This announcement has no impact on our existing contracts and agreements – our commitment to working closely with you is unchanged and we will continue to deliver the quality, reliability, and service you expect from us.

 

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Will my point of contact change?

 

   

Until the transaction closes, both companies will continue to operate independently.

 

   

You should continue to reach out to your usual contacts at Gentherm and Modine Performance Technologies.

 

   

If there are changes in the future, you will hear them from us directly.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. It does not constitute a prospectus or prospectus equivalent document. No offering or sale of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction between Modine, SpinCo and Gentherm (the “Proposed Transaction”), the parties intend to file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, among other filings, a registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by Gentherm (the “Form S-4”) that will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Gentherm and a definitive proxy statement/prospectus of Gentherm, the latter of which will be mailed to shareholders of Gentherm, and a registration statement on Form 10 to be filed by SpinCo that will incorporate by reference certain portions of the Form S-4 and will serve as an information statement/prospectus in connection with the spin-off of SpinCo from Modine. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GENTHERM AND MODINE ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GENTHERM, MODINE, SPINCO, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Form S-4 and the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Gentherm, SpinCo or Modine through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Gentherm will be available free of charge on Gentherm’s website at ir.Gentherm.com under the tab “Financial Info” and under the heading “SEC Filings.” Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Modine and SpinCo will be available free of charge on Modine’s website at investors.Modine.com under the tab “Financials” and under the heading “SEC Filings.”

 

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Participants in the Solicitation

Gentherm, Modine and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from Gentherm stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Gentherm is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on February 19, 2025, and its proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 27, 2025. To the extent holdings of Gentherm’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in such filings, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Gentherm and other information regarding the potential participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the Proposed Transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Modine is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025, and its proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 9, 2025. To the extent holdings of Modine’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in such filings, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents (when they become available) free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov and from Gentherm’s website and Modine’s website as described above.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Proposed Transaction among Gentherm, Modine and SpinCo. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “believe,” “feel,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “target,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “predict,” “intend,” “suggest,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected timing and structure of the Proposed Transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the Proposed Transaction, the expected benefits of the Proposed Transaction, including future financial and operating results, anticipated strategic benefits of the Proposed Transaction, the amount and timing of synergies from the Proposed Transaction, the tax consequences of the Proposed Transaction, the terms and scope of the expected financing in connection with the Proposed Transaction, the aggregate amount of indebtedness of the combined company following the closing of the Proposed Transaction, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on Gentherm’s and Modine’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Gentherm’s and Modine’s control. None of Gentherm, Modine, SpinCo or any of their respective directors, executive officers, advisors or representatives make any representation or provide any assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements will actually occur, or if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on the business, results of operations or financial condition of Gentherm, Modine or the combined business. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements, including developments that could have a material adverse effect on Gentherm’s and Modine’s businesses and the ability to successfully complete the Proposed Transaction and realize its benefits. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) that one or more closing conditions to the Proposed Transaction, including certain regulatory approvals, may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the Proposed

 

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Transaction, may require conditions, limitations or restrictions in connection with such approvals or that the required approval by the shareholders of Gentherm may not be obtained; (2) the risk that the Proposed Transaction may not be completed on the terms or in the time frame expected by Gentherm, Modine and SpinCo, or at all; (3) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Proposed Transaction; (4) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the Proposed Transaction; (5) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction, including as a result of delay in completing the Proposed Transaction or integrating the businesses of Gentherm and SpinCo, on the expected timeframe or at all; (6) the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; (7) difficulties and delays in the combined company achieving revenue and cost synergies; (8) inability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; (9) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the Proposed Transaction; (10) the risk that shareholder litigation in connection with the Proposed Transaction or other litigation, settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the Proposed Transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (11) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (12) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions or any volatility resulting from the imposition of and changing policies, including those policies with respect to tariffs; (13) actions by third parties, including government agencies; (14) the risk that the anticipated tax treatment of the Proposed Transaction is not obtained; (15) the risk of greater than expected difficulty in separating the business of SpinCo from the other businesses of Modine; (16) risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the pendency of the Proposed Transaction, or other effects of the pendency of the Proposed Transaction on the relationship of any of the parties to the Proposed Transaction with their employees, customers, suppliers, or other counterparties; and (17) other risk factors detailed from time to time in Gentherm’s and Modine’s reports filed with the SEC, including Gentherm’s and Modine’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, including documents that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.

Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Gentherm, Modine or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), this communication includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (collectively, the “Non-GAAP Measures”), such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, net leverage ratio, and adjusted EPS. These Non-GAAP Measures should not be used in isolation or as a substitute or alternative to results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, Gentherm’s and Modine’s definitions of these Non-GAAP Measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies. Gentherm has presented its expectations regarding Adjusted EBITDA without the corresponding GAAP metric or a reconciliation to a corresponding GAAP metric as such information is not available without unreasonable effort at the time of the release of this preliminary financial information.

 

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FAQ

What transaction does Gentherm (THRM) describe with Modine and SpinCo?

The communication describes a proposed business combination among Gentherm, Modine, and Modine’s wholly owned subsidiary Platinum SpinCo Inc.. SpinCo is expected to be spun off from Modine, with the structure and full terms detailed later in Form S-4 and Form 10 filings.

What SEC filings are planned for the Gentherm and Modine SpinCo transaction?

The parties plan a Form S-4 registration statement filed by Gentherm containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and a Form 10 filed by SpinCo serving as an information statement/prospectus. These documents will provide detailed information on the proposed business combination and spin-off.

Where can Gentherm (THRM) investors find documents about the proposed SpinCo deal?

Investors can access future Form S-4, proxy statement/prospectus and related filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Gentherm’s filings will also be available free on its investor relations site, and Modine and SpinCo documents on Modine’s investor website under their SEC filings sections.

Is the Gentherm and Modine SpinCo communication an offer to buy or sell securities?

No. The text clearly states it is not an offer to sell, buy, or exchange securities, nor a solicitation of any vote or approval. Any securities offering related to the transaction would occur only through a prospectus meeting Section 10 of the Securities Act and applicable laws.

What risks and uncertainties are highlighted for the Gentherm–Modine SpinCo transaction?

The communication lists risks such as failure to obtain regulatory approvals or Gentherm shareholder approval, delays or termination of the deal, unexpected transaction costs, integration challenges, inability to realize anticipated synergies, tax treatment risks, and broader economic, legal, and industry-specific uncertainties affecting completion and benefits.

How does Gentherm use non-GAAP measures in discussing the proposed transaction?

Gentherm notes that it may use non-GAAP financial measures like adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, net leverage ratio, and adjusted EPS in connection with the transaction. These are presented as supplements to U.S. GAAP results and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures from other companies.
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