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Porsche AG agreed to sell its 45 percent stake in Bugatti Rimac and its 20.6 percent holding in the parent Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital in a deal reportedly valued at $1.2 billion. The sale marks a strategic pivot for the German automaker, exiting its holdings in the electric hypercar maker to focus on its core business. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
"In setting up the joint venture Bugatti Rimac together with Rimac Group, we successfully laid the foundation for Bugatti's future," Dr. Michael Leiters, CEO of Porsche AG, said. "Now, with the sale of our stake, we demonstrate, that we will focus Porsche on the core business."
The deal will see New York-based HOF Capital and its largest investor, Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital, become the largest shareholders in Rimac Group alongside founder Mate Rimac. BlueFive Capital, an investment platform with $15 billion in assets under management, views the acquisition as more than a financial transaction.
For Porsche, the divestment represents a strategic decision to streamline its operations and concentrate on its own electrification efforts. The move allows the German automaker to realize returns from its early investment in Rimac, which has grown into a significant Tier-1 automotive technology supplier. However, it also means relinquishing direct influence over the Bugatti brand and the high-growth potential of Rimac's technology.
The acquisition is a significant vote of confidence in the Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer. "Bugatti is a monument to automotive obsession, born from Ettore Bugatti’s pursuit of beauty and performance combined,” Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and chief executive of BlueFive Capital, said. “BlueFive Capital approaches this opportunity as more than simply a financial transaction, and we look forward to working alongside the entire Bugatti Rimac team to honour that legacy for generations to come.”
Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, acknowledged Porsche's crucial role in the company's establishment. "With the strong foundations their support has provided, we now have a structure that allows us to execute even faster on our long-term vision," Rimac said. The new partnership with HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital is expected to provide the resources and strategic support for Bugatti Rimac's next phase of growth, which includes the development of new high-performance electric vehicles.
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