Market Chatter: Germany to Acquire 40% Stake in IPO-hopeful Tank Maker KNDS

MT Newswires · 1d ago
12:01 AM EDT, 06/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The German government secured a deal to buy a 40% stake in KNDS from the families that own half of the tank maker, Bloomberg News reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal will result in the German government matching the French government's ownership stake in KNDS ahead of its planned initial public offering, the news outlet reported. The stake acquisition values KNDS at between 15 billion euros and 18 billion euros, according to one of the people. KNDS is seeking to hold an IPO in Frankfurt and Paris, with an announcement expected on Tuesday. The German government's stake deal is expected to be announced on Monday, according to Bloomberg's sources. KNDS and the German economy ministry did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)