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Foxconn Sells Lordstown Factory in $88 Million Sale-and-Leaseback

Foxconn plans to redeploy the $88 million toward US electric vehicle programs.

Foxconn logo is seen in this illustration taken, May 2, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Overview

  • The Lordstown, Ohio plant was sold to Crescent Dune LLC under a sale-and-leaseback agreement that frees up capital for Foxconn’s core operations.
  • Foxconn will remain a tenant at the facility, ensuring uninterrupted EV production and preserving the existing workforce.
  • Crescent Dune LLC is described by Foxconn as an existing business partner, underscoring operational continuity.
  • Proceeds from the transaction will be reinvested into US-based electric vehicle initiatives to bolster the company’s manufacturing presence.
  • The deal aligns with Foxconn’s strategy to optimize its asset portfolio and expand advanced manufacturing investments in the United States.