Volkswagen to sell 51% stake in engine subsidiary Everllence to Bain Capital

The German automaker will keep a 49% holding in Everllence as it streamlines its investment portfolio, with proceeds of about €7.40 billion expected from the stake sale and debt after closing.

Summary

Volkswagen said it is selling a 51% stake in engine subsidiary Everllence to Bain Capital as the German automaker streamlines its investment portfolio. Volkswagen will retain a 49% stake and remain a major shareholder in the medium term. The company said proceeds of roughly €7.40 billion, equivalent to about $8.40 billion, are expected from the 51% stake sale and debt after the transaction completes. Earlier reporting had said the deal would value Everllence at about €8.5 billion and rank among Europe’s biggest industrial carve-outs this year.

Terms & Concepts
  • majority stake: An ownership position of more than 50%, giving the holder control over key decisions.
  • carve-outs: Transactions in which a parent company sells or separates part of a business into a distinct ownership structure.