After a spectacular share price rally with an all-time high of over 400 euros in March 2025, the Steyr share $4X0 (-6,51 %) crashed to below 90 euros. A shock for many investors - and possibly more than that. The law firm Reime has founded an interest group of aggrieved shareholders and is now examining possible claims for damages against the main shareholder Mutares $MUX (-2,94 %).

Particularly explosive: On March 18, 2025, Mutares published an announcement at 5:06 p.m. regarding the premature lifting of the agreed lock-up period - i.e. the blocking period for share sales after the IPO. This apparently allowed larger blocks of shares to be placed on the market earlier than planned.

(But they are not yet 😂)

However, the high of over EUR 400 was reached in the morning of the same day and the share price had already fallen to EUR 230 at the time of the announcement.

(This is how it is when 11% free float pulls each other up, all shares change hands three times a day and then some people cash in, but you don't need an insider for that 🤷‍♂️😉)

This is exactly where the legal assessment comes in. The interest group is investigating whether individual market participants were given an advantage in advance by selectively passing on information. In this case, according to the law firm, violations of insider trading and market manipulation could be considered.

(If someone smells money, even a lawyer does everything, he judges twice 😅)

"The dramatic price fluctuations allegedly raise significant questions about market integrity and transparency," the statement reads. The law firm is therefore calling for a comprehensive investigation by BaFin and is examining civil liability claims against Mutares - as well as possible directors' and officers' liability.

(Mutares would not have had to release a free float in the future either, then they would have continued to swing up and down and continue to whine because ....🍿🥤)

Man man man, now there are really some crybabies who didn't inform themselves sufficiently in advance and are now crying because they are looking after their money....

...Conclusion: "such is live" ✌🏻

Steyr Motors AG $4X0 (-6,51 %) is exploring the market for possible acquisitions in order to further accelerate its expansion. The Austrian Mutares subsidiary $MUX (-2,94 %) sees attractive options, particularly in Europe and Asia, which could not only complement sales structures but also the existing product portfolio.

Steyr Motors plans to complete at least one successful acquisition before the end of the current financial year. "With these potential acquisitions, the growth targets of Steyr Motors can be significantly exceeded again by 2027," said CEO Julian Cassutti.

Steyr Motors expects a strong surge in demand in the future, driven by rising defense budgets within Europe. As a continental supplier, the company will benefit noticeably from this, according to the company. In addition, Steyr Motors says it is seeing significant impetus in the Asian market from new sales channels in China and new customers in Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia. The MENA region and North America are also a strategic focus.

$MUX (-2,94 %)

https://www.deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/mutares-zum-steyr-wahnsinn-jetzt-spricht-der-vorstand-20377171.html

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA $MUX (-2,94 %) against the background of today's decision in the German Bundestag to amend the Basic Law and the associated opportunity to strengthen the German defense industry as well as the very strong demand for shares in Steyr Motors AG $4X0 (-6,51 %) today decided to increase the free float of Steyr in order to further diversify the shareholder base.

This should also create entry opportunities for new investors and improve the possibilities for existing investors to expand their holdings.

To this end, Mutares today reached an agreement with the bank that accompanied the listing of Steyr Motors AG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2024 to lift the holding obligation currently still in place under the listing agreement (lock-out from April 30, 2025).

Mutares remains very convinced of the positive development of Steyr Motors AG and intends to remain a major shareholder in Steyr.

Depending on the current very dynamic market conditions, Mutares expects significant gross proceeds from the reduction of the stake 💪

Get rid of some of the expensive shares, the shares bought during the short attack will continue to be held.

Let's see what happens.

$4X0 (-6,51 %) Short for all: Austrian engine brand for tanks and naval infantry.

Market capitalization €480 million

150 million in orders for the next few years

Rheinmetall is their customer with rumors of a new order of up to €200m + possibly more through €500bn special assets

Steyr is a company with a market capitalization of €80m, targeting EBIT of €10m in 2024 and €40m in 2027.

$MUX (-2,94 %) (Mutares) holds 70% of the shares in Steyr

$4X0 (-6,51 %) sl raised to 105 (+120%) is currently at +190%

$MUX (-2,94 %) sl raised to 40 (+30%) is currently at +40%

Steyr Motors already has a high order backlog $4X0 (-6,51 %) currently has a high order backlog of almost 200 million euros until 2027. The framework agreements (including Rheinmetall) also offer considerable medium to long-term potential for additional orders over and above the minimum amounts agreed in the order backlog.

According to the engine specialist, further contracts are about to be signed, which would increase Steyr Motors' order backlog for the period after 2027 by an additional 150 million euros. And the Management Board remains optimistic and assumes that this volume could increase significantly due to the long-term framework agreements in the defense sector.

What does all this have to do with the investment company Mutares $MUX (-2,94 %) to do? Mutares still holds 70.9 percent of Steyr Motors. With a current market capitalization of Steyr Motors of EUR 442.0 million, this results in an investment value for Mutares of currently EUR 313.4 million. Mutares itself is currently valued at EUR 789.9 million on the stock exchange.

In view of Steyr Motors' fabulous share price performance in recent days, the question arises as to whether it would not make more sense for investors who want to profit from the defense boom at Steyr Motors to invest in Mutares? After all, Mutares holds numerous other investments with the prospect of lucrative exits.

Despite the undoubtedly attractive prospects (see order backlog) at Steyr Motors, a good EUR 440 million in market capitalization is quite something. And of course the Mutares share has also risen as a result, but nowhere near as much as Steyr Motors. Mutares shares have only recently returned to the level seen before the short attack by hedge fund Gotham City at the end of September 2024 and have now significantly exceeded it.

I would like to share this nice daily performance with everyone who sometimes doubts their investment in not so good times. I should note that I am not invested in crypto and that my two ETFS $QYLE (-0,91 %) and $FGEQ (-0,57 %) were stopped out, which has caused my portfolio value to shrink by 30k, but also frees up cash for possible additional purchases. Even if it's not so nice to look at my portfolio on some days, it's always worth it in the long term and in the short term the sun sometimes peeks through the cloudy investor sky. This is clear to the experienced investors here, but many of those who have not been invested for so long have had doubts, as I have read in a number of posts. As you can see, things can turn around quickly, even if only a few stocks are involved. Today $MUX (-2,94 %) stands out, also $HSBA (-1,92 %) has increased. That's not to say anything about my temporary problem children like $NOVO B (-1,5 %) or $HAUTO (-2,33 %) should not obscure the fact. To all doubters, no matter how you have set up your investment, please stay true to your goals, look at the market and don't get rattled. Act wisely and not with shaky fingers. In the long term, we will all be back on the winning side.

$MUX (-2,94 %) ? They have done well and although I got in late I am up 30%, which I think is very good for a share in such a short time. Do you let them continue to run? Are you hedging your profits with SLs or are you holding them for the dividend, no matter what happens? The price gains are strongly driven by $4X0 (-6,51 %) .