Heute ist der 23.05.2025
Datum: 23.05.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.krone.at/3792022):
- KTM- und Pierer-Mobility-Chef Gottfried Neumeister bestätigt, dass das Unternehmen eigenständig bleiben wird.
- Die Sanierung des Unternehmens kostet 600 Millionen Euro und ist finanziert.
- KTM hat einen neuen Mehrheitseigentümer, Bajaj, nach mehr als sechs Monaten Unsicherheit.
- Neumeister äußert sich nach der erfolgreichen Rettung in Interviews.
- Der Standort für die Interviews ist das „House of Brands“ in Munderfing, mit einer MotoGP-Maschine im Hintergrund.
- Neumeister zeigt sich erleichtert, trotz regnerischem Wetter, und betont, dass das Wichtigste erreicht wurde.
Source 2 (https://www.pierermobility.com/en/newsroom/eqsfeed/2944705?type=corporate;presse):
- PIERER Mobility AG: KTM AG reorganization plan accepted by creditors on February 25, 2025.
- Restructuring plan includes a cash quota of 30% for creditors, payable by May 23, 2025.
- KTM AG requires approximately EUR 800 million in fresh capital for financing.
- Production is set to ramp up again from mid-March 2025.
- KTM AG filed for court restructuring proceedings with self-administration on November 29, 2024.
- The goal was to agree on a restructuring plan with creditors within 90 days.
- Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG has been commissioned to support the investment process.
- Financial resources of EUR 50 million will be provided by shareholders to facilitate production ramp-up.
- Full capacity utilization of four production lines in single-shift operation is planned within three months.
Source 3 (https://www.mcnews.com.au/ktm-bajaj-update-april11/):
- PIERER Mobility AG, parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas, is undergoing significant financial restructuring.
- KTM AG initiated self-administration proceedings in late 2024, a form of insolvency protection.
- Over 1,800 jobs have been cut, and production has been reduced.
- Stefan Pierer resigned as CEO; Gottfried Neumeister has taken over.
- PIERER Mobility AG's equity eroded by over 50% by December 2024, leading to self-administration.
- An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is scheduled for April 25, 2025, to discuss restructuring plans.
- The restructuring plan includes a cash capital increase of €150 million and a non-cash capital increase of €200 million.
- Existing shareholders have subscription rights for the cash capital increase; Pierer Bajaj AG may take unsubscribed shares.
- Pierer Bajaj AG currently holds 49.9% of KTM AG; the capital increase could give them a controlling stake.
- The first 75% of the funds from the capital increase will be used to restart production.
- KTM owes over €1 billion to 180 banks, with 3,847 creditor claims filed in February 2025.
- Revenue fell 29% in 2024 to approximately €1.9 billion; operating losses surged with EBITDA at -€300 million.
- Future control of KTM may shift towards Pierer Bajaj AG and Bajaj Auto, raising questions about KTM's market strategy.
- Rumors of interest from CFMOTO, BRP Group, and Siegfried Wolf regarding potential stakes in KTM.
- Uncertainty remains regarding the impact on KTM's racing operations, particularly in MotoGP.