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Continental reaches deal with ex-managers in diesel scandal, reports Handelsblatt

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Posted on October 7, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's Continental AG has reached a deal with former managers that will see their insurance pay damages between 40 million and 50 million euros ($46.7 million-$58.3 million) in

Continental AG Settles with Former Managers Over Diesel Scandal

Continental AG Settlement Details

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's Continental AG has reached a deal with former managers that will see their insurance pay damages between 40 million and 50 million euros ($46.7 million-$58.3 million) in connection with the diesel scandal, reported the Handelsblatt newspaper on Tuesday.

Insurance Payment Overview

The deal with insurers, subject to shareholder approval, covers only some of the total damages of 300 million euros, according to Handelsblatt.

Shareholder Approval Process

($1 = 0.8573 euros)

Total Damages Context

(Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger)

Key Takeaways

  • Continental AG settles with former managers over diesel scandal.
  • Insurance to pay damages between 40-50 million euros.
  • Total damages estimated at 300 million euros.
  • Settlement subject to shareholder approval.
  • Reported by Handelsblatt newspaper.

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