Porsche, once the undisputed profit engine of the automotive world, is facing its most serious challenge yet. Following a staggering 92.7% collapse in operating profit, the brand is navigating what analysts call its Nokia Moment, a struggle to reconcile mechanical excellence with a rapidly evolving EV market.In this deep dive, we explore the turbulent history of the silver crest, from its controversial origins and the revolution of the 1990s to the financial derivatives of 2008. We analyze the leadership shift under new CEO Michael Leiters and the bold Strategy 2035 pivot, which sees the brand leaning back into combustion engines to protect its legendary margins.Support the show You can also find us on:X ⁠@DutchInvestors⁠Substack ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠Instagram ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠Become a TDI-member!A new company deep-dive every 14 days!Available as podcast and written reportExclusive TDI-member community24/7 live access to our personal portfolio'sUpdates on all our buys & sellsExclusive monthly newsletterExclusive industry reports & articlesEarly access to interviewsAll future updates and features!We are proud partners of Fiscal. Save 15% on any Fiscal.ai plan!Disclaimer:Nothing in this podcast can be considered financial advice. This is for educational purposes only. We may hold positions in the businesses discussed. Do your own research.

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