Highway Holdings Completes Acquisition of 51% of Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH
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Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) completed acquisition of 51% of Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH on February 28, 2026 for a total purchase price of €662,000.
The company paid €612,000 in cash and issued 64,851 common shares (€50,000 value) with transfer restrictions until after March 31, 2027. Regent is a certified precision sheet-metal manufacturer serving automotive and aerospace OEMs and reported average annual sales of approximately US$2.7 million over the past three years. Management continuity and expected manufacturing growth opportunities were highlighted.
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- Acquisition price of €662,000 completed February 28, 2026
- Cash paid €612,000 toward the purchase price
- Equity consideration of 64,851 common shares issued to seller
- Regent average sales approximately US$2.7 million over last 3 years
- Tier 1 supplier relationships in German automotive and aerospace sectors
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News Market Reaction – HIHO
In the Mar 5 session, HIHO declined 3.04%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.9% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -6.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.1x the daily average, suggesting increased selling activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | +50.6% | Announced plan to acquire 51% of Regent-Feinbau to expand capabilities. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The prior Regent acquisition announcement saw a strong positive move of 50.6%, suggesting the market has previously rewarded this strategic direction.
Over the past year, Highway Holdings has used M&A to pivot its business mix. The prior Regent-Feinbau acquisition announcement on Dec 23, 2025 highlighted expansion into certified precision sheet-metal for automotive and aerospace and drove a 50.6% move. That deal followed earnings reports showing revenue pressure and losses, framing Regent as a diversification lever. Today’s completion of the 51% Regent stake advances that previously signaled strategy from intent to execution.
Key Terms
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Founded in 1949, Regent-Feinbau (https://regent-feinbau.de/) is a certified manufacturing specialist (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) for precision sheet metal components and welded assemblies made of aluminum, steel, and copper. With decades of experience and vertically integrated capabilities, Regent-Feinbau delivers high-quality, scalable solutions for demanding applications - from laser-cut parts to fully assembled functional units. Regent-Feinbau's core competencies include: Laser cutting and bending (efficient, high-precision processing using CNC press brakes and automated systems); Forming technology (flexible production with extender presses and CNC-controlled bending for complex geometries); Component assembly (complete systems with integrated fastening and joining processes); and Advanced welding (including drawn arc, projection, spot, and robotic welding, ensuring strong, repeatable joints across a wide range of materials). Regent-Feinbau primarily serves OEMs directly, while also supporting Tier 1 suppliers with reliable, production-ready components and assemblies across the automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Roland Kohl, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Highway Holdings, commented, "We are very happy to add Regent into our group of companies and expect Regent's CEO Matthias Bauer to contribute meaningfully as a new partner given his successful technical and entrepreneurial background. Matthias is young, energetic and has built excellent relationships with leading German car companies. Regent is already a Tier 1 supplier to the leading car maker in
"We had been trying very hard to find a suitable acquisition, and Regent was the most compelling fit over the near and long-term for our business and shareholders. The extensive due diligence process involved evaluating 10 potential acquisition targets over a 3 year time period. While this was a comprehensive and lengthy process, we are pleased with the outcome. Regent was a big exception – it has been profitable during the last 3 years with average annual sales of approximately
"We are confident that Regent, under the continued leadership of Mr. Bauer, will accelerate our company's strategic transition into a much more diversified manufacturer, while helping to build value for shareholders. The automotive and airplane industries provide a high potential for future growth. Covid and the tariffs reshuffled the worldwide economy and business is undergoing drastic changes – changes which initially severely hurt us but carry significant growth opportunities for a company of our size. We believe that the Regent acquisition is the first chance we have to pursue these growth opportunities, with likely additional growth catalysts to come for other potential opportunities we are working on."
"Taken together, our acquisition of Regent will strengthen our business and add additional depth to our management team, which is important for future succession planning as we focus on improving growth, profitability and shareholder value."
Matthias Bauer, Managing Director of Regent-Feinbau said, "Together with Highway Holdings, 2026 marks the starting point for building the next phase of Regent's growth. We are excited to join the Highway Holdings family and think it is the perfect fit. We were not looking to partner with anybody given the strength of Regent's operating business but the compelling fit with Highway Holdings and ability to drive Regent's growth made us reevaluate our options. With Highway Holdings, Regent immediately gets many compelling benefits, including an international footprint, even stronger supply chain and prestige of being a vital part of a Nasdaq-listed company."
"Due to increasing tariffs and protectionist measures, automotive manufacturers are seeking international suppliers capable of local-to-local supply in their key markets. With Highway Holdings, Regent gains international manufacturing capabilities and a strong local-to-local footprint."
"The presently depressed industrial situation in
"The acquisition also strengthens Regent's well-utilized tooling and engineering operations, enabling additional new projects, cost advantages and faster industrialization. Furthermore, together with Highway Holdings, Regent significantly strengthens its ability to execute production takeovers and outsourcing projects, combining additional industrial capacity with proven operational expertise, thereby accelerating growth in the coming years. I am very enthusiastic about what lies ahead. I would like to thank everyone who worked tirelessly to make this transaction happen in such a short time, and I congratulate Highway Holdings on a job well done."
About Highway Holdings Limited
Highway Holdings is an international manufacturer of a wide variety of quality parts and products for blue chip equipment manufacturers based primarily in Germany. Highway Holdings' administrative offices are located in Hong Kong and its manufacturing facilities are located in Yangon,
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, political and technological factors affecting the company's revenues, operations, markets, products and prices, and other factors discussed in the company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company's annual reports on Form 20-F.
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