Bajaj Auto International Holdings (BAIH), a subsidiary of Bajaj Auto Ltd, has exercised a call option to acquire 24,000 shares of Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG) for EUR 24.31 million. This move will make PBAG a wholly owned subsidiary of BAIH, strengthening Bajaj’s global mobility footprint.
Strategic Consolidation To Deepen Global Mobility Presence
Bajaj Auto Ltd has announced that its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings (BAIH), has issued a notice to exercise its second call option for 24,000 shares of Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG), valued at EUR 24.31 million. Upon completion, PBAG will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BAIH.
PBAG is a key joint venture entity between Bajaj Auto and Austria’s Pierer Mobility AG, focused on premium motorcycles and electric mobility solutions. The full acquisition aligns with Bajaj’s strategy to consolidate its international investments and enhance control over its European operations.
This development underscores Bajaj Auto’s commitment to expanding its global presence in high-performance and electric two-wheeler segments, while also streamlining its corporate structure for better strategic alignment.
Important Points
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BAIH to acquire 24,000 PBAG shares for EUR 24.31 million
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PBAG to become a wholly owned subsidiary of BAIH
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Strengthens Bajaj’s position in premium and electric mobility
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Enhances strategic control over European operations
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Part of Bajaj Auto’s global consolidation strategy
Sources: Reuters, Business Standard, Bajaj Auto Regulatory Filings, Economic Times