Apollo, Bain Compete For Control Of Continental Industries
Published on March 23, 2026.
Private equity firms Bain Capital and Apollo Global Management are in discussions about purchasing Continental AG's industrial unit, ContiTech. Other private equity firms such as Advent, CVC Capital Partners, Platinum Equity, KPS Capital Partners and Clearlake Capital are also in discussions. The process is ongoing and plans are expected to change. In January, Continental appointed Christian Kotz as CEO and chairman of the board. The company expects higher earnings in 2026, driven by strong business growth in premium tires and a potential recovery in industrial markets.
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