Archive · 23 May 2025
Bajaj Auto to Take Control of KTM in €800 Million Deal
Bajaj Auto, an Indian company, is taking over KTM, an Austrian motorcycle maker.
KTM, which makes motorcycles like KTM and Husqvarna, was having money problems.
Bajaj Auto is giving KTM €800 million to pay its debts.
This will help KTM keep making and selling motorcycles.
Bajaj already owned some of KTM and is now going to control more of the company.
KTM had to reorganize and will be working with the court to fix its debt problems.
Bajaj Auto will acquire a controlling stake in KTM.
The deal involves a total investment of €800 million.
KTM filed for restructuring in November 2024 due to financial difficulties.
Bajaj Auto is providing financial support to resolve KTM's debt.
The acquisition allows Bajaj to move from a passive to an active investor.
- Who
- Bajaj Auto and KTM
- What
- Bajaj Auto will acquire a controlling stake in KTM.
- When
- May 23, 2025 (Published); November 2024 (KTM restructuring filing)
- Where
- Austria (KTM), India (Bajaj's Chakan plant)
- Why
- To provide financial support to KTM and facilitate its restructuring.
- Company
- Bajaj Auto
- Target
- KTM AG
- Acquisition Method
- Controlling stake acquisition
- Total Investment
- €800 million
- KTM Status
- Court-led restructuring
- KTM Brands
- KTM and Husqvarna
- Bajaj-KTM collaboration
- Joint development and manufacturing
- Published Date
- May 23, 2025