Who Owns Volkswagen?

What does Volkswagen Group own?
Volkswagen Group owns twelve automotive and commercial vehicle brands: Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The group also owns Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. Porsche AG is a separately listed subsidiary in which Volkswagen AG retains a 75% stake.

Is Volkswagen Group publicly traded?
Yes, Volkswagen AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with ordinary shares (VOW) and preferred shares (VOW3). Despite being publicly listed, effective voting control rests with Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the Porsche and Piech family holding company, which holds approximately 53% of ordinary shares. The State of Lower Saxony holds approximately 20% of ordinary shares and has a statutory blocking minority.

Who founded Volkswagen?
Volkswagen was founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, a Nazi-era organization, with Ferdinand Porsche as chief engineer. The original purpose was to produce an affordable people's car for German workers. After World War II, the factory was transferred to the West German government. The modern Volkswagen Group was built through decades of acquisitions under subsequent management, particularly under Ferdinand Piech's leadership in the 1990s and 2000s.

Where is Volkswagen Group headquartered?
Volkswagen Group is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Wolfsburg was founded as a purpose-built city to house the Volkswagen factory and workers in 1938. The city's economy remains closely tied to Volkswagen. The group also maintains significant administrative operations in other German cities and operates manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries.

How many brands does Volkswagen Group own?
Volkswagen Group owns twelve automotive and commercial vehicle brands: Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, plus Ducati motorcycles. The group sold approximately 9 million vehicles globally in 2024 across these brands.

Who owns Volkswagen Group?
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the Porsche and Piech family holding company, holds approximately 53% of Volkswagen AG's ordinary shares and therefore effective voting control. The State of Lower Saxony holds approximately 20% of ordinary shares and has a statutory blocking minority under the VW Law. The remaining shares are held by institutional investors and public shareholders. Qatar Investment Authority is also a significant shareholder.