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Volkswagen Selects Next-Round Bidders for Everllence Unit, Bloomberg News Reports
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Posted on April 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 22, 2026
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Volkswagen has shortlisted bidders—including EQT AB (in partnership with Porsche SE), CVC Capital Partners, and Bain Capital—for the next round in its sale process of the Everllence heavy diesel engine unit, Bloomberg reports. Everllence, producing marine engines and turbines, drew offers valuing it
Volkswagen selects next-round bidders for Everllence, Bloomberg News reports
Main Developments in the Everllence Bidding Process
Shortlisted Bidders Announced
April 22 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has selected three suitors for the next round of bidding for its heavy diesel engine division Everllence, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
CVC Capital Partners, Bain Capital and a consortium involving buyout firm EQT AB and Porsche SE have been invited to the next round, the report said.
Sale Conditions and Stake Details
Volkswagen will make the sale of a majority stake in Everllence contingent on Porsche SE becoming a co-investor of about 10% in the maker of large marine engines, Reuters had reported exclusively last month.
Role of Porsche SE in the Transaction
Porsche SE, controlled by the Piech and Porsche families, is Volkswagen Group's top investor.
Market Reactions and Comments
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Volkswagen, Porsche SE and Bain Capital declined to comment. CVC Capital and EQT did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
Strategic Implications for Volkswagen
A move to divest Everllence, the rebranded former MAN Energy Solutions, could allow the German carmaker to focus more on its core automotive business as it navigates steep tariffs, stiff competition from China and a costly pivot to electric vehicles.
Valuation and Timeline
Reuters has previously reported that Volkswagen has received bids valuing Everllence at around 8 billion euros ($9.38 billion) including debt, and that a deal is expected by summer.
Currency Exchange Rate
($1 = 0.8527 euros)
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid and Sahal Muhammed)
Key Takeaways
- •EQT AB, now teamed with Porsche SE (the Porsche‑Piech family’s holding company), along with CVC Capital Partners and Bain Capital, have been invited to advance to the next round in bidding for Everllence. (news.bloomberglaw.com)
- •Previous bidding activity included offers from Blackstone and Brookfield valued at around €8 billion for a majority stake; preliminary bids overall valued Everllence at approximately €8 billion including debt. (trustfinance.com)
- •Volkswagen rebranded its former MAN Energy Solutions unit as Everllence, a move aligned with its broader strategy to divest non‑core businesses and bolster liquidity as it pivots toward electric mobility. (investing.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Volkswagen selects next-round bidders for Everllence unit, Bloomberg News reports
1What is Volkswagen's Everllence unit?
Everllence is Volkswagen's heavy diesel engine unit that is currently up for bidding among investment firms.
2Who are the bidders selected for the next round?
The bidders are EQT AB teamed with Porsche SE, CVC Capital Partners, and Bain Capital.
3Which investment vehicle teamed up with EQT AB?
Porsche SE, the Piech and Porsche families' investment vehicle, has teamed up with EQT AB.
4Has Volkswagen commented on the Bloomberg report?
Volkswagen did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the report.
5Has Reuters independently verified the next-round bidders?
No, Reuters could not immediately verify the list of selected bidders.