Frauenthal Holding AG (symbol F1H on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) is an Austrian industrial holding company that focuses mainly on plumbing/heating wholesale distribution and automotive components ma... Frauenthal Holding AG (symbol F1H on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) is an Austrian industrial holding company that focuses mainly on plumbing/heating wholesale distribution and automotive components manufacturing.
## Company overview
Frauenthal Holding AG is headquartered in Vienna, Austria and operates as a diversified group that manages financing, strategy and M&A for its operating divisions. Its business activities span wholesale of plumbing, heating and sanitary supplies, along with the production of automotive components and related industrial products.
## Main business segments
The group’s activities are commonly divided into segments such as Frauenthal Handel (trade/wholesale) and Frauenthal Automotive. The trade segment focuses on plumbing, heating and electrical supplies distribution, while the automotive segment supplies components and systems to vehicle manufacturers and related industries.
## Strategic focus
Frauenthal positions itself as an active, long‑term investor pursuing a buy‑and‑build strategy, using targeted acquisitions and divestments to strengthen its core platforms. The group emphasizes achieving leading market positions and attractive returns on capital by expanding product portfolios, geography and customer relationships in its chosen niches.
## Stock and ownership
Frauenthal Holding AG’s shares are listed and traded in Frankfurt under the ticker F1H, and the company is also listed in its home market in Austria under ISIN AT0000762406. A significant portion of the shares is held by major shareholders, including investment and asset management entities, alongside treasury shares held by Frauenthal itself.