Mitsubishi Motors acquires 10% stake from Nissan to boost shareholder returns

ETAuto Desk ETAuto Desk | 11-08 00:30

Mitsubishi Motors will acquire a maximum of 149,028,300 shares from Nissan. This transaction will lower Nissan's current stake of 506,620,577 shares in Mitsubishi Motors.
Mitsubishi Motors will repurchase up to 10.02% of its shares from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for JPY 460.6 per share. This transaction will reduce Nissan's current ownership stake in Mitsubishi Motors from 34.07% to an undisclosed percentage. The decision comes as part of Mitsubishi Motors' strategy to improve capital efficiency, increase shareholder returns, and respond to the trend of reduced cross-shareholdings. The share repurchase is scheduled for November 8, 2024, using the Tokyo Stock Exchange's off-auction own share repurchase trading system (ToSTNeT-3).

“In light of the recent trend to reduce cross-shareholdings, Mitsubishi Motors has decided to repurchase its own shares from Nissan Motor after considering ways to improve capital efficiency and expand shareholder returns.”

What does it indicate?

Mitsubishi Motors will acquire a maximum of 149,028,300 shares from Nissan. This transaction will lower Nissan's current stake of 506,620,577 shares in Mitsubishi Motors.

The repurchase price of JPY 460.6 per share is based on the closing price of Mitsubishi Motors' shares on November 7, 2024. Despite this share transaction, both companies have affirmed their commitment to continued collaboration within their existing alliance framework. They aim to focus on innovation and value creation projects that align with industry trends.

“Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan will continue their collaborative efforts to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to their stakeholders. Together, the Alliance companies are actively engaged in high-value creation projects that respond to evolving industry trends.”

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