# Volkswagen and Audi have entered into negotiations with Rupert Stadler.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Volkswagen and Audi have reopened liability settlement talks with former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler.
- Stadler's compensation claims lapsed following his criminal conviction, requiring new negotiations for his contribution.
- The Higher Regional Court must now assess if the executives' total assets were properly considered in 2021.
- A new shareholder vote on the 2021 liability settlement is required due to the Federal Court of Justice ruling.
- Shareholders are urged to approve Winterkorn's agreement but vote against the existing Stadler agreement.

**Companies:** Volkswagen, Audi
**Countries:** Germany

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