German Automotive Parts Supplier Brose to Explore Share Sale

According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter revealed that German auto parts supplier Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. is considering selling part of its business shares and has been in discussions with potential advisors regarding this possible transaction. The European automotive industry is currently facing intensified competition from Chinese rivals.Car salesThe company suffered a heavy blow due to the decline, and this move may be related to it.

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Informed sources indicate that the relevant considerations are still in the preliminary stage, and Bosch may ultimately decide not to proceed with any share sale transaction. A representative for Bosch has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the above report.

Brose primarily develops and produces automotive door, liftgate, and seat systems, while also manufacturing motors for areas such as steering, thermal management, and small electric motorcycle drives. Earlier this year, the company announced the sale of its electric bicycle business to Yamaha Motor Co. Brose's history dates back to 1908, and it currently employs approximately 31,000 people in 24 countries.

Earlier this month, Maximilian Stoschek, the son of Brose's long-time leader Michael Stoschek, assumed the position of chairman of the company's executive committee.

Currently, the market share of Western car manufacturers in China is continuously shrinking, and the European market is in the process of transitioning.Electric vehicleDuring the transformation process, demand remains weak, and European automotive parts suppliers are undergoing a difficult restructuring. According to data from the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), the German automotive industry has lost approximately 55,000 jobs over the past two years; in this sector, which employs more than 700,000 people, tens of thousands of jobs are expected to be at risk of disappearing by 2030.

Moreover, it is noteworthy that as a leading company in the global mechatronics field, Brose has been deepening its localization development strategy since establishing its presence in China in 1995. At the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, the most striking feature from Brose was the global debut of the intelligent cockpit interaction system developed by the Chinese team. At that time, Brose also showcased several exterior system solutions closely aligned with the needs of the Chinese market that can be implemented quickly, complete interior system solutions from the framework to the entire seat, and drive system solutions that meet the thermal management, steering, and braking needs of various vehicle models.