ZF Group Sells 4.3% Stake in ZF CVCS India for Rs 1,387 Crore

Key Highlights:

• ZF Group has sold 4.3% of its stake in ZF CVCS India. 
• The sale resulted in ZF CVCS India's stock falling by 13.74% on the BSE. 
• ZF Group retains a majority stake in ZF CVCS India and maintains control of the company. 
• The sale aims to increase ZF's financial flexibility for growth in India. 
• ZF CVCS India remains a key part of ZF’s global growth strategy, supplying major CV OEMs in India.

ZF Group revealed that it sold a 4.3% stake in ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India (ZF CVCS India) for ₹1,387 crore. The sale involved 820,000 shares being sold to institutional investors. Following this, the stock of ZF CVCS India dropped by 13.74%, closing at Rs 12,426 crore on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). 

Purpose of the Stake Sale 

ZF Group stated that the sale of equity is intended to improve financial flexibility and liquidity for its future growth plans. Despite the sale, ZF Group continues to hold a strong majority in ZF CVCS India. ZF Group still maintains control over the company. 

The company reiterated that ZF CVCS India remains an essential part of its global growth strategy.  ZF Group emphasized that this stake sale aligns with its long-term strategy of retaining a solid majority shareholding in ZF CVCS India. 

Previous Stake Sale 

In June 2024, ZF Group sold a 7.5% stake (1.4 million shares) in ZF CVCS India to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility. Before the June sale, ZF owned a 75% stake in ZF CVCS India through WABCO Asia, with the remaining 25% publicly held. After the June sale, the stock price had fallen by 5.74%, closing at Rs 16,216.55. 

ZF's Expansion in India 

ZF acquired WABCO in 2020. It was later integrated into ZF's Commercial Vehicle Division. The company now operates six plants and four global engineering and tech centers in India, supplying to major commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, Daimler, and Mahindra. 

The company provides a wide range of systems, including braking, transmission, suspension, steering, air management, ADAS, and connected systems. ZF also serves companies in the off-highway sector, including TAFE, Caterpillar, and BEML, and supplies automotive parts to BMW and Audi. 

About ZF

ZF is a global leader in shaping the future of commercial transportation systems. The company offers advanced technologies and services that improve the efficiency, safety, connectivity, intelligence, and automation of commercial vehicles and fleets, regardless of their operational environment. 

ZF works closely with customers to deliver integrated and innovative solutions that improve the entire lifecycle of a commercial vehicle, from start to finish. With a focus on performance and sustainability, ZF continues to lead the way in transforming the commercial vehicle industry.

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CMV360 Says

ZF Group selling some of its shares is a smart move to have more money for future growth. Even though the stock price dropped a bit, ZF still holds control of its Indian business. This shows they are focused on expanding in India while keeping their strong position. For investors, it’s good to know that these sales don’t change the company’s long-term plans. ZF still looks set to grow in India.