Ecobat declared that it has signed a legally binding agreement to sell its specialty lead and battery recycling operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios. This company is known to be a major player in energy storage technologies.
The Arnoldstein operation in Austria and Ecobat’s sites in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, are included in the transaction.
Leadership Comments
“We are pleased to announce the sale of our German and Austrian operations,” said Tom Slabe, President and CEO of Ecobat. “Upon completion, this transaction – along with the previously announced divestitures of France, Italy, and Battery Distribution – will enable Ecobat to concentrate its efforts on core recycling operations, as well as our global lithium-ion battery business. Ecobat will continue to pursue additional opportunities to maximize value for shareholders beyond these transactions.”
Mr. Slabe added, “Clarios’ expertise and strategic vision offer a strong foundation for the continued success of these operations in Germany and Austria. We’re confident they will continue to foster and enhance the valued relationships we have built with our employees, customers, and suppliers across Europe.”
The transaction is expected to close by early-2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Rothschild & Co is acting as financial advisor and White & Case as legal advisor to Ecobat on the transaction.
