Art of Mobility Gains Full Control with 50.1% Stake in MV Agusta from KTM

Deal News | Feb 11, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters

Taylor Wessing has provided legal counsel to Art of Mobility on their strategic acquisition of a 50.1% stake in MV Agusta Motor from KTM, as reported by CEE Legal Matters. This acquisition, which requires regulatory approval, aims to increase Art of Mobility's ownership in the Italian motorcycle manufacturer to 100%. MV Agusta, renowned for its luxury motorcycles, was previously 50.1% owned by KTM, following their acquisition of stakes in November 2022 and spring 2024. Pedersoli Gattai and Oberhammer were legal advisors for MV Agusta and KTM, respectively. Taylor Wessing's team comprised several partners, counsels, and associates specialized in M&A transactions.

Sectors

Automobile
Legal Services

Geography

Italy – Home country of MV Agusta Motor, the motorcycle manufacturer being acquired.
Austria – Home country of KTM, the company selling its stake in MV Agusta.

Industry

Automobile – Involves MV Agusta, a motorcycle manufacturer, and the acquisition affects control of the company.
Legal Services – Involves legal firms Taylor Wessing, Pedersoli Gattai, and Oberhammer advising on the M&A transaction.

Financials

– The specific financial amount of the transaction or valuation details were not disclosed in the article.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Art of Mobility	Bidding Company/Buyer	Companies	Acquiring the 50.1% stake from KTM in MV Agusta.
MV Agusta Motor	Target Company	Companies	An Italian motorcycle manufacturer whose stakes are being acquired.
KTM	Selling Company/Vendor	Companies	Previously owned 50.1% stake in MV Agusta, now selling its stake to Art of Mobility.
Taylor Wessing	Legal Advisor	Companies	Advised Art of Mobility on the acquisition transaction.
Pedersoli Gattai	Legal Advisor	Companies	Provided legal counsel to MV Agusta Motor.
Oberhammer	Legal Advisor	Companies	Advised KTM on the transaction.