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Key step towards streamlining investment portfolio: Volkswagen Group enters into exclusive arrangement with Bain Capital for sale of majority stake in Everllence

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Pietro Zollino
Pietro Zollino
Volkswagen Group Communications Deputy Head of Group Communications & Head of Corporate Communications
Dr. Christoph Ludewig
Dr. Christoph Ludewig
Corporate Communications Head of Strategy & Finance Communications
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  • Under the exclusive arrangement entered into with Bain Capital, the Volkswagen Group is to sell 51 percent of its shares in Everllence, and plans to remain a major shareholder with a 49 percent stake in the medium term.
  • The transaction is subject to the completion of the information and consultation processes with employee representation bodies required by law in France and the other conditions and approvals required by the regulatory authorities. The aim is for these conditions, including regulatory approvals, to be met by the end of 2026.
  • The envisaged transaction is to significantly strengthen Volkswagen Group's financial position as its transformation moves forward – at the same time, the company is streamlining its investment portfolio.
  • The envisaged transaction in the form of a leveraged buy-out generates proceeds¹︎ of approx. 7.4 billion euros for Volkswagen. A decision on the use of the proceeds will be taken at a later date.
  • The new ownership structure is intended to secure the next phase of growth for Everllence, a leading global manufacturer of large engines, turbomachinery and decarbonization solutions.

Wolfsburg. The Volkswagen Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Bain Capital for the sale of its majority stake in Everllence – 51 percent of the shares are to be transferred. With this envisaged transaction, Volkswagen wants to significantly strengthen its own financial position as its transformation moves forward. In the medium term, Volkswagen intends to remain a major shareholder in Everllence with a 49 percent stake. The envisaged leveraged buy-out transaction generates proceeds¹︎ of approx. 7.4 billion euros for Volkswagen. The company, which ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of large engines, turbomachinery and decarbonization solutions, is to continue its growth in the dynamic markets of global shipping, data centers and the energy sector thanks to the new ownership structure.

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“Over the past few years, Everllence has developed into a success story that we can be proud of. We realigned and strengthened the company following the acquisition in 2018. Today, Everllence is one of the world's leading manufacturers of large engines, turbomachinery and decarbonization solutions. Now is the right time to take the next step – to transfer the majority stake to a new, strong partner. We want to create added value for everyone with this step: leaner structures and processes will give Everllence the opportunity to achieve further growth in attractive markets such as data centers, the energy sector and shipping. At the same time, it will allow us to focus even more strongly on our core business.”
Oliver Blume CEO of the Volkswagen Group
Portrait of Oliver Blume, CEO Volkswagen Group
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“We are systematically driving forward the transformation of the Volkswagen Group and creating competitive structures. This also includes the active management of our numerous companies and shareholdings. Following the conclusion of the envisaged transaction, Everllence will gain a strong partner in Bain Capital. Together we will continue to consistently align Everllence specifically to market requirements – thereby harnessing growth opportunities. In parallel with this, the Volkswagen Group will reduce the complexity of its structures, streamline its management, strengthen its financial position and increase its financial flexibility. Our shareholders can also benefit from this transaction in many ways: on the one hand, through the Volkswagen Group's strengthened financial position; on the other, through participating in Everllence's future value and growth potential.”
Arno Antlitz CFO and COO of the Volkswagen Group
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