KTM’s survival prospects have taken a positive turn following the news that reveals external investors contributing around €900 million.
In November 2024 the Austrian marque entered self-administration and it was revealed the manufacturer’s debts were at €1.8 billion.
In its attempts to prolong its survival, KTM opted to scale back its workforce, temporarily freeze bike production until February, and remove the GasGas and Husqvarna brands from the MotoGP paddock.
GPOne’s report states that KTM has attracted mass interest from external parties to pay off outstanding debts.
KTM confirmed its MotoGP project will continue as planned in 2025, with all four of its riders riding factory machinery.
Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales join the team after joining from factory Ducati and Aprilia, respectively.
Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder partner up for the new season, with KTM showcasing its 2025 liveries on the 30th of January.
KTM will meet with creditors on February 25th to discuss its restructuring plan and then hold a vote.
The Austrian manufacturer kicked off its 2025 motorsport endeavours with a win at the 2025 Dakar Rally.
Unions and politicians in Austria have “demanded” that Stefan Pierer use some of his own fortune to save his own company.
It is unclear whether Pierer will remain the majority owner and CEO during the planned restructuring phase, the report states it depends on how quick the marque can generate profits.
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