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Mercedes-Benz' pension trust sells Nissan holding for $324 million, source says

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Posted on August 26, 2025

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TOKYO (Reuters) -The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire shareholding in Japan's Nissan Motor for 47.83 billion yen ($324.65 million), a source said on Tuesday. The

Mercedes-Benz Pension Trust Divests Entire Nissan Stake for $324 Million

Mercedes-Benz's Strategic Sale of Nissan Shares

TOKYO (Reuters) -The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire shareholding in Japan's Nissan Motor for 47.83 billion yen ($324.65 million), a source said on Tuesday.

Details of the Share Sale

The secondary sale of shares were priced at 341.3 yen ($2.32) per share, the source said, a 5.98% discount to the closing price on Monday of 363 yen.

Market Reaction and Pricing

($1 = 147.3300 yen)

(Reporting by Miho Uranaka and Anton Bridge; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Key Takeaways

  • Mercedes-Benz pension trust sold its entire Nissan stake.
  • The sale amounted to $324 million.
  • Shares were sold at a 5.98% discount.
  • Transaction reflects strategic financial decision.
  • Market reacted to the share pricing details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Mercedes-Benz's pension trust sell its Nissan shares for?
The pension trust sold its entire shareholding in Nissan for 47.83 billion yen, which is approximately $324.65 million.
What was the price per share for the Nissan sale?
The shares were priced at 341.3 yen, which is about $2.32 per share, reflecting a 5.98% discount to the previous closing price.
Who reported the sale of Nissan shares by Mercedes-Benz?
The information about the sale was reported by a source, as mentioned in the article.

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