KTM<\/a>), and the entrepreneur Stephan Z\u00f6chling.\u00a0 Z\u00f6chling, who among other things is co-owner of the automotive supplier Remus, had granted Pierer a loan of around 80 million euros (\u20ac) (around 86 million dollars).\u00a0 He is now demanding immediate repayment, while Pierer believes the due date is June 2025.<\/p>\nIn order to enforce his claim, Z\u00f6chling wants to sell the shares pledged to him.\u00a0 Such a move could put massive pressure on the share price and fundamentally change the ownership structure of the company.<\/p>\n
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BRP as a possible savior – but only at a bargain price?<\/h3>\n
In this economically and politically unstable environment, a potential new player is now emerging: BRP.\u00a0 According to information from the Italian portal GPOne, the Canadian group, which includes Rotax – a long-standing engine partner of KTM – is said to be interested in getting involved.\u00a0 However, it is said that this would only be in the event of a \u201cfire-sale\u201d, i.e. a takeover at significantly reduced conditions following a possible collapse of the company.<\/p>\n
According to GPOne, however, BRP is not the only interested party: international investment firms such as Apollo and BlackRock are also said to be in talks with Citigroup, which has been looking for new investors for KTM for around six months.<\/p>\n
BRP did not officially comment on the situation: \u201cOur organization is always on the lookout for opportunities for long-term profitable growth.\u00a0 In addition to organic growth, we also regularly evaluate potential takeovers.\u00a0 We do not comment on rumors or speculation,\u201d the company stated on request.<\/p>\n
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Strategic synergies and old connections<\/h3>\n
A purchase by BRP would by no means be out of the question.\u00a0 The synergies would be obvious: With Rotax, BRP already owns an important engine supplier of KTM, and the product portfolio – especially in the powersports sector – complements each other on both sides.\u00a0 In addition, a takeover could provide the ailing Austrian manufacturer with much-needed stability and access to new markets.<\/p>\n
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Outlook: A new beginning or a slow end?<\/h3>\n
Whether KTM will survive in its current form seems increasingly uncertain.\u00a0 However, industry observers assume that the brand will not disappear completely from the scene – its level of recognition is too high and its technological expertise too significant.\u00a0 However, it is possible that it will only be saved in part or that it will make a fresh start under new management and structure.<\/p>\n
The coming weeks could be decisive: If new investors can be found and the internal power struggle defused, there is a chance of a controlled restructuring.\u00a0 However, should a forced sale take place, BRP could emerge from the shadows as the beneficiary – with a low price but great ambitions.<\/p>\n
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