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Nissan plans to reduce stake in Renault, CEO Espinosa tells Nikkei

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Posted on June 16, 2025

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(Correct paragraph 2 to clarify that 5% is not the entire stake that Nissan owns in Renault) TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor CEO Ivan Espinosa said that the company plans to reduce the automaker's

Nissan plans to reduce stake in Renault, CEO Espinosa tells Nikkei

(Correct paragraph 2 to clarify that 5% is not the entire stake that Nissan owns in Renault)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor CEO Ivan Espinosa said that the company plans to reduce the automaker's stake in French partner Renault, the Nikkei business newspaper reported on Monday.

Selling a 5% stake in Renault would raise about 100 billion yen ($640 million) at current share prices, funds Nissan plans to use for new vehicle development amid challenging business conditions, the report said.

(Reporting by Kaori Kaneko and Satoshi Sugiyama; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Key Takeaways

  • Nissan plans to reduce its stake in Renault.
  • The sale of a 5% stake could raise $640 million.
  • Funds will support new vehicle development.
  • CEO Ivan Espinosa announced the plan.
  • The move comes amid challenging conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of its stake is Nissan planning to sell?
Nissan plans to sell a 5% stake in Renault.
How much money is Nissan expected to raise from the sale?
Selling a 5% stake in Renault would raise about 100 billion yen, equivalent to $640 million at current share prices.
What will Nissan use the funds from the stake sale for?
Nissan plans to use the funds raised from the stake sale for new vehicle development amid challenging business conditions.
Who reported on Nissan's plans regarding its stake in Renault?
The Nikkei business newspaper reported on Nissan's plans to reduce its stake in Renault.
Who is the CEO of Nissan Motor?
The CEO of Nissan Motor is Ivan Espinosa.

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