As you may recall, KTM's parent company, Pierer Mobility AG, was saved earlier in 2025 from almost certain disaster by a massive influx of cash from a certain giant of Indian motorcycle and automotive manufacturing.
Let me catch you up if you need it. Prior to this deal, and through a subsidiary, Bajaj Auto already held a significant minority stake (what else would you call a 49.9% amount?) in Pierer Bajaj AG, the parent company of Pierer Mobility, which itself is the parent company of KTM. It's like a nesting doll, only with companies; I know.
That all changed when Bajaj Auto swooped in to save KTM back in May 2025. In total, Bajaj has invested around 800 million Euros so far to bring KTM back to life and not let it go under. Now, the relevant European authorities still have not completely greenlit the takeover, and proceedings are reportedly continuing apace, according to Pierer Mobility's latest ad hoc announcements to its investors.
