Introduction
The purpose of this report is to determine the optimal course of action for KTM in order to pay BC European Capital, and to position our company for future growth and profitability.
Background. In 2003, BC European Capital, a venture capitalist firm owning 49% of KTM, expressed its intention to exit its investment in KTM by September of 2006. KTM’s net profit nearly quadrupled in 2002. It appears this growth will continue in 2003, though likely at a much slower rate. KTM has a 13.0% share in the stagnant European off-road market, and an 8.5% market share in the burgeoning United States off-road market.
Scope. We have investigated several possible solutions for KTM: (1) an initial public stock offering; (2) a
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