DRB-Hicom Bhd., the Malaysian investment company buying the owner of British sports-car maker Lotus Group International Ltd., hired consultant KPMG regarding the business, a person familiar with the matter said.
KPMG is being asked to evaluate Hethel, England-based Lotus as DRB proceeds with the purchase of the manufacturer’s parent company, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the issue is private.
