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Mercedes-Benz Sells Nissan Stake Amid Financial Woes

8/27/2025

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Mercedes-Benz's pension trust plans to sell its $346 million, 3.8% stake in Nissan Motor, raising concerns about Nissan's financial stability.
Nissan's share price has fallen 24% this year, impacted by U.S. tariffs and restructuring.
The sale is a non-strategic move by Mercedes; Nissan had previously sold its 1.5% stake in Mercedes.
Nissan shares will be priced between 337.5 and 345 yen, below the last closing price of 363 yen.

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Mercedes-Benz's pension trust plans to sell its $346 million, 3.8% stake in Nissan Motor, raising concerns about Nissan's financial stability.
Nissan's share price has fallen 24% this year, impacted by U.S. tariffs and restructuring.
The sale is a non-strategic move by Mercedes; Nissan had previously sold its 1.5% stake in Mercedes.
Nissan shares will be priced between 337.5 and 345 yen, below the last closing price of 363 yen.