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[^3]\n\nPollmann International, an automotive supplier with 500 employees, filed for a restructuring procedure at the Krems Regional Court. [^4]\n\nBYD's passenger BEV deliveries in August 2026 totaled 256,230 units, up 9.9% month-over-month from 233,105 in July 2026 and up 28.4% year-over-year from 199,585 in August 2025. [^5]\n\nBYD's net profit for the second quarter rose 30% year-over-year to 8.2 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) due to export growth and demand for premium models. [^6]\n\nGlobal sales volume reached 440,293 vehicles in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth for the manufacturer. [^7]\n\nCEO Stefan Pollmann stated that the structural transformation of the automotive industry is a primary reason for the restructuring application. [^8]\n\nStefan Pollmann admitted to management errors, specifically citing failed investments in a new plant in Lower Austria and an expansion of production in China. [^9]\n\nThe total debt of the Pollmann Group is 74 million euros. 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