Consumer Goods Companies Announce Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Appointments - Analyst Notes on BorgWarner, Polaris, Unilever, Coty, and Gentherm

NEW YORK, April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), Polaris Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PII), Unilever NV (NYSE: UN), Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), and Gentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ: THRM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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BorgWarner Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. KG (Wahler), which expands BorgWarner's product leadership in exhaust gas recirculation technologies. According to the Company, the acquisition was completed on March 1, 2014, after BorgWarner's announced the acquisition of all shares in Wahler on December 20, 2013. The Company also informed that Wahler will join the BorgWarner Emissions Systems business, while BorgWarner will maintain the Wahler name as a product brand in the aftermarket. James R. Verrier, BorgWarner's President and CEO, commented, "The addition of Wahler complements our current EGR valve, cooler and tube technologies while expanding BorgWarner's product portfolio to include thermostats. With its global locations, the acquisition strengthens our product leadership position and enhances our ability to offer customers advanced technologies with localized manufacturing." The full analyst notes on BorgWarner Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04072014/BWA/report.pdf

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Polaris Industries, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) announced the acquisition of Kolpin Outdoors, Inc. (Kolpin), a leading aftermarket accessory brand that develops purpose-built and universal-fit Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) accessories and outdoor lifestyle products. In addition, Polaris will add Kolpin to its growing parts, garments and accessories (PG&A) business. Polaris said that Kolpin products will continue to be sold under the Kolpin and Cycle Country brands, including customized private label products available under its Premier O.E.M. business. The Company intends to apply its product innovation and engineering expertise to Kolpin, aiming to improve the existing dealer and consumer relationships in order to further develop and extend the exposure of Kolpin's established brand. The full analyst notes on Polaris Industries, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04072014/PII/report.pdf

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Unilever NV Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Unilever NV (Unilever) reported that its Project Sunlight has teamed up with Upworthy, a popular social issues-driven site. According to the Company, the partnership aims to capture rich content that matches the aspirations and values of Project Sunlight. "Upworthy attracts a huge community of highly influential, socially conscious citizens - people who share our goal of building a better future for children. Our partnership will include work for several of our brands, and we are looking forward to seeing how effective story-telling can help us engage with people more meaningfully," said Marc Mathieu, Unilever Senior Vice President Global Marketing. In addition, the Company mentioned that the partnership is also connected to Go Global, a program that partners with digital companies are ready for international expansion with some of Unilever's flagship brands. Unilever said that its partnership with Upworthy will include content strategy, distribution, and reader engagement through a collaboration focused on shared learnings. The full analyst notes on Unilever NV are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04072014/UN/report.pdf

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Coty Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 25, 2014, Coty Inc. (Coty) has appointed Mario Reis as Executive Vice President for Supply Chain, effective May 1, 2014. The Company mentioned that Mr. Reis will join the Executive Committee, replacing Darryl McCall, who will work on the transition and ensure continuity in supply chain performance before his retirement on December 31, 2014. According to the Company, Mr. Reis will be reporting to CEO Michele Scannavini and will be based in Geneva. Coty further informed that Mr. Reis recently served as Managing Director of Danone South Africa, with previous various business roles in companies such as Mars Inc. and Bain & Co. The full analyst notes on Coty Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04072014/COTY/report.pdf

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Gentherm Incorporated Analyst Notes 

On April 1, 2014, Gentherm Incorporated (Gentherm) announced its acquisition of Global Thermoelectric Inc.'s (GTE) entire stock in an all-cash transaction. According to the Company, Gentherm is a privately held, Calgary-based company with market leadership in industrial thermoelectric generator systems and remote power generation, and specializes in high reliability systems for remote industrial applications.  Gentherm informed that GTE's revenues in 2013 amounted to nearly $34 million. The Company mentioned that GTE will operate as Gentherm's subsidiary and GTE's staff and operations will continue to be located in its head office in Calgary, led by its current management team. The full analyst notes on Gentherm Incorporated are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04072014/THRM/report.pdf

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