India's Bajaj Auto enters call option deal to buy controlling stake in KTM
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 23 2025
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Source: Reuters
Bajaj Auto's Acquisition Plans: Bajaj Auto has entered a call option agreement with Pierer Group to potentially acquire a controlling stake in KTM, allowing it to increase its current 37.5% stake to 50% for 50.7 million euros.
Financial Strategy for KTM: The acquisition is part of a strategy to revive KTM, which is facing severe liquidity issues and filed for court restructuring; Bajaj plans to support this through an 800 million euro debt package.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
