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Volkswagen to sell up to a 2.2% stake in Traton

Volkswagen releases full-year earnings for 2024
March 18, 2025
Reuters - Reuters

BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen intends to sell up to 11 million shares in commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton, the German carmaker said on Tuesday, representing up to a 2.2% stake worth about 391 million euros ($427.87 million) at Tuesday's closing price.

"The transaction aims to enhance the free float and trading liquidity of Traton shares, while Volkswagen Group intends to remain a committed and responsible shareholder," Volkswagen said in its statement.

Volkswagen owns almost 90% of Traton.

($1 = 0.9138 euros)

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Writing by Miranda Murray; Editing by David Goodman)

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