Signa Holding GmbH is said to be studying possibilities of an IPO for its for years heavily expanding sporting goods retail business of subsidiary Signa

STUKENBROCK, Germany - At the start of the new year, Asia's leading manufacturer of e-mobility components and complete drive systems, Bafang, will open

HAAR, Germany - Late February, e-bike drivetrain producer BionX Canada Inc. had to file for bankruptcy in Canada. On June 15 the bankruptcy sale of part of BionX Canada was approved by court while the remaining business activities were closed.

BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike, e-scooter and compact e-motorcycle producer Armony Group. The acquisition includes the historic Garelli brand, which will be relaunched as a premium brand.

GRENOBLE, France - Currently sitting in receivership, French retail outlet Go Sport should soon learn its fate. On the table is a continuation plan from Go Sports owner and takeover bids from the Sports Direct retail chain and Intersport France.

Tyre maker Hwa Fong Rubber Industry Co. plans to invest about USD 46m in expanding its production capacity in Thailand to meet growing demand.

MILAN, Italy - The family investment vehicle of Victor Luis, announced today that it had acquired 100% of Gruppo Srl, parent company of the Italian heritage brands Cinelli and Columbus.

After opening the facility in Bulgaria Leader 96 OOD announces that it has taken-over the German brands Panther and Jaguar from Panther International GmbH.

KARLSTEIN, Germany - The BMZ Group took over the Frankfurt-based TerraE Holding GmbH. In May 2017 the TerraE consortium was founded by three investors with the intention to build a factory for large-scale li-ion cell production. Last month German media reported that the project didn't take off successfully.

SAKAI CITY, Japan - Compared to last year, the 2017 half-year sales and operating income decline of Shimano's bicycle division was less dramatic