ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS): Rebranding and Spin-off on the Horizon
German submarine manufacturer TKMS advances subsidiary company's progress - TKMS advocates for secession
Get ready for some exciting changes at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)! They're planning a rebranding under the TKMS name, followed by a spin-off and potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). But that's not all; the German giant might also welcome a federal stake.
The New TKMS Era
ThyssenKrupp's marine division is getting a fresh start with a revamped identity, consolidating all areas under the familiar TKMS abbreviation—the Kieler U-Boot-Bauer. Oh yeah, andCEO Oliver Burkhard assures us that a federal stake? Totally an option, but not a deal-breaker.
The supervisory board is supposed to make a call on this by the end of June. After that, it's off to the races! The IPO could happen in the fall, and we're talking easy access to capital thanks to this spin-off. But Burkhard's quick to remind us: it's not a magic money-making machine. The parent company's keeping the majority shares, by the way.
Prepping for Takeoff
Volkmar Dinstuhl, a Thyssenkrupp board member, called this move "logical." Once the spin-off's complete, the new holding company—with shareholders locked in for a 49% stake—will be tradin' on the lovely Frankfurt Stock Exchange. And why's that a good idea? 'Cause TKMS is a success story already, boasting a top spot in the global non-nuclear submarine market. Just take a gander at those full order books stretching into the '40s!
Eyeing Future Opportunities
TKMS's been approved for the construction of four more U-boats of the 212CD class for the German Navy, adding to the total of ten badboys (six for Deutschland, four for Norway). Norway's gonna exercise the option for two more boats, ballooning the order book to an impressive €18 billion. But TKMS ain't just settling for domestics; they're bidding on construction projects for Canada, too.
In addition to their operation in Kiel, they've got a site in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and they're investing €220 million to upgrade it, creating about 1,500 jobs by 2029. All in all, they're currently employing 8,500 seaworthy sailors.
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- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) could explore new avenues for community aid by leveraging the funds raised from their upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) and promoting energy efficiency in the shipbuilding industry, thereby potentially increasing energy efficiency across the production of electricity for their operations.
- Upon completion of the spin-off, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) may foster strategic partnerships with various industries and finance organizations to fund research and development aimed at advancing energy efficiency in submarine production, further bolstering business prospects.
