Thyssenkrupp weighs selling 30% of Rothe Erde in €1.5B valuation move
Thyssenkrupp is exploring the sale of a minority stake in its rolling bearings division, Rothe Erde. Reports suggest the company could offload around 30% of the unit, which has been valued at roughly €1.5 billion. The move follows multiple offers from potential investors, though no specific buyers have been named.
The German industrial group confirmed on 23 January 2026 that it was reviewing several proposals for Rothe Erde. Insiders revealed that different transaction structures had been presented, but no final decision had been made. Thyssenkrupp stressed that it remained open to all options while evaluating the best path forward.
Rothe Erde, part of Thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies, is described by the company as a profitable and strategically important business. A partial sale would allow Thyssenkrupp to secure fresh capital without losing control of the division. The €1.5 billion valuation also signals strong market interest, which analysts suggest could lift the company’s share price if a deal proceeds. No further details about the potential buyers or the exact terms of the offers have been disclosed. Thyssenkrupp has not set a timeline for reaching an agreement, leaving the process open-ended for now.
A successful transaction would inject new funds into Thyssenkrupp while keeping Rothe Erde under its majority ownership. The division’s high valuation reflects its importance within the group and its appeal to outside investors. The company continues to assess proposals before making any formal announcement.
