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Core Viewpoint - SKF, the world's largest bearing manufacturer, announced a significant strategic development: the spin-off of its automotive business, which will operate under the new brand name SKF Vertevo and is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange in Q4 2026 [1][12][14]. Group 1: Business Structure and Financial Performance - SKF's operations are divided into two main segments: industrial and automotive, with the automotive segment covering various components such as wheel hubs, engines, and electric drive systems [3][16]. - The automotive segment has faced persistent challenges, particularly low profit margins, with an operating profit margin of only 4.2% in 2023 compared to 13.3% for the industrial segment [4][16]. - In 2025, the automotive segment is projected to generate revenue of approximately 26 billion Swedish Krona, a decline of 11% year-over-year, and is expected to incur an operating loss of 2.2 billion Swedish Krona [6][18]. Group 2: Strategic Spin-off and Future Goals - The decision to spin off the automotive business was officially announced in September 2024, with significant progress reported by November 2025, including the transfer of 50% of automotive sales and 70% of employees and production channels [6][18]. - Post-spin-off, SKF Vertevo aims to achieve an adjusted EBIT margin target of 6% to 9%, while the industrial segment targets a mid-term adjusted EBIT margin of 17% and a long-term goal of 19% [20]. - The spin-off is part of a broader trend among global automotive suppliers to divest low-margin or non-core segments, focusing on high-growth areas and optimizing financial structures [12][23].