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Posted By priya on 26-Jun-2025 04:25 AM
Key Highlights:
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has decided to sell its 70% ownership in the Chinese company Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co (SDLG). The majority ownership will be sold to a fund managed by SDLG’s minority shareholder, the Lingong Group, for SEK 8 billion (approximately $700 million).
Details of the Deal
Volvo CE plans to finalise the SDLG stake sale sometime later in 2025, after getting all necessary approvals. The company first invested in SDLG in 2006 to build its position in China’s growing construction equipment market. Once the deal goes through, Volvo CE is likely to gain around SEK 1 billion in operating profit. However, a negative tax impact of SEK 1.6 billion is anticipated, with final figures possibly shifting depending on currency exchange rates.
Why Volvo CE Is Selling Its Stake
Volvo CE says it’s time to change focus. “SDLG has served us well since 2006. However, with increasing competition, the need to transform to new technologies, and strengthen customer connections, we need to re-focus,” said Melker Jernberg, Head of Volvo CE.
Volvo now wants to concentrate on premium Volvo-branded machines and services, especially in targeted sectors like:
This marks a clear shift from the earlier broad-market approach that SDLG supported.
Future Plans for Volvo CE in China
Even after exiting SDLG, Volvo CE plans to stay active in China. The company will continue using China as a manufacturing and R&D hub, producing for both domestic needs and global exports. Volvo CE has been operating a factory in Shanghai since 2002 and recently announced plans for new production lines to support its evolving goals. China’s competitive manufacturing environment and supplier base remain important to Volvo’s overall operations.
Impact on SDLG and the Market
After the sale, SDLG will return to full Chinese ownership under the Lingong Group. Both Volvo CE and SDLG believe that pursuing independent paths will allow each to focus on its strategies, which they see as mutually beneficial in the long run. In 2024, SDLG contributed only about 2% to Volvo Group’s total revenue, with minimal effect on profit. This suggests that while SDLG helped establish a presence in China, it may no longer align with Volvo CE’s premium-focused future strategy.
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CMV360 Says
Volvo CE is choosing to focus more on its core brand and high-end equipment in China. Moving away from SDLG allows them to put full attention on specific sectors where they see stronger value. At the same time, SDLG going fully local can help it work more freely in its market. Both companies can now follow their paths without stepping on each other’s segments.
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