Auto industry: Swiss group wants to buy Lamborghini

The Quantum Holding did not name a purchase price, but outlined its plans: Together with several partners, Quantum wanted to form a platform for strong brands and technology and was also considering the takeover of the Volkswagen subsidiary, the Zug-based holding announced on Wednesday With. “The intention behind the valid offer is to transform and strengthen the Lamborghini brand,” says the announcement.

The magazines “Autocar” and “Automobilwoche” had previously reported that Quantum, together with the London financial investor Centricus, was offering 7.5 billion euros (8.25 billion Swiss francs) for the luxury sports car brand. Quantum wants to give the 1,800 employees a five-year employment guarantee. A spokesman for the Volkswagen subsidiary Audi, to which Lamborghini has belonged since 1998, said on Wednesday: “That doesn’t change anything: Lamborghini is not for sale.” Another Audi spokeswoman also said that there was no discussion of any kind in the group.