Prosus is in talks to sell Olx Autos’ business in India and other markets

Prosus is actively partaking with a number of gamers to discover the sale of the Autos unit of the categorized enterprise Olx in varied markets, together with India and Indonesia, in line with a supply conversant in the matter.

The know-how investor mentioned in an announcement that Olx’s pursuit of a worldwide development technique for its automotive enterprise “is now not the suitable method for our shareholders” and is exploring “all choices for the Olx Autos enterprise.” The agency blamed continued macroeconomic and market challenges for the transfer.

In line with the supply, in India, Prosus held talks with some traders of unicorn firm Cars24 to analyze the sale of Autos’ home unit. Cars24 counts DST World and SoftBank amongst its supporters. One supply, who requested anonymity whereas discussing non-public issues, mentioned these traders accepted the deal as a result of they centered on saving money.

Prosus has been engaged on Olx Autos’ recreation for years. In early 2021, the agency closed Frontier Automobile Group’s Berlin workplace and shifted its focus to the Latin American and Asian markets.

Prosus mentioned in November that Olx Autos elevated its income by 84% to $1 billion within the first half of fiscal 2022. However Autos just isn’t worthwhile. Olx mentioned earlier this yr it’ll minimize 1,500 jobs internationally.

“Past Olx Autos, the core categorizes the enterprise in OLX as worthwhile, constructive money circulation and quick rising. The exit of OLX Autos will result in a major enchancment within the profitability profile of the classification phase as a complete,” mentioned Prosus.